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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: $38,632

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,978

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,529

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6R LimitedSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $30,034 $36,748 $41,663
Navigation system 1,300    
Sunroof 1,445    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295    
Special Appearance Package 1,000    
Class II trailer hitch 353 395 395
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319    
Advanced Technology Package   2,000  
AWD   1,800 1,800
Roof rack crossbars   225 225
Cargo cover   150 150
Navigation system 1,085    
Sunroof 1,203    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079    
Special Appearance Package 835    
Class II trailer hitch 229 327 327
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239    
Advanced Technology Package   1,868  
AWD   1,693 1,693
Roof rack crossbars   187 187
Cargo cover   120 120
Options (change) 5,712 4,570 2,570
Options (change) 4,670 4,195 2,327
Destination 825 940 940
Total Price $38,632 $44,610 $47,910
Total Invoice $35,529 $41,883 $44,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $932
Model Year201420182018
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6R LimitedSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$38,632$44,610$47,910
Adjustments for Features0-5,775-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,632$38,835$40,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125
Total Invoice$35,529$41,883$44,930
Adjustments for Features0-5,422-6,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,529$36,461$38,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,951

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201420182018
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6R LimitedSX V6SX Limited 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 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,490$11,265$12,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,775$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,422-6,518

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142018
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in109.4 in
Length189.0 in187.4 in
Width71.7 in74.4 in
Height65.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft373.0 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 support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested175067%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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