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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,340

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,105

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6R LimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $30,034 $26,490 $31,125
Navigation system 1,300    
Sunroof 1,445    
Special Appearance Package 1,000    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319    
Class II trailer hitch 353 350 350
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
AWD   1,700 1,700
Roof rack crossbars     195
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Navigation system 1,085    
Sunroof 1,203    
Special Appearance Package 835    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239    
Class II trailer hitch 229 280 280
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
AWD   1,610 1,595
Roof rack crossbars     150
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 5,712 7,590 3,985
Options (change) 4,670 6,815 3,560
Destination 825 800 800
Total Price $38,632 $36,340 $37,935
Total Invoice $35,529 $34,105 $35,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,067
Model Year201420122012
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6R LimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$38,632$36,340$37,935
Adjustments for Features0-685-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,632$35,655$36,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$880
Total Invoice$35,529$34,105$35,485
Adjustments for Features0-643-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,529$33,462$34,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$713

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201420122012
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6R LimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rack$300 $300
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Metal pedals  $75
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,265$6,950$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-643-1,310

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in183.9 in
Width71.7 in74.2 in
Height65.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165048%
Total Not Requested180052%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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