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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: $39,120

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,955

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,000

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Model Year201620172017
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6R LimitedSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,395 $38,800 $44,100
Base Invoice $31,227 $36,470 $41,385
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295    
Class II trailer hitch 550 395 395
Wheel-lip moldings 450    
Cargo net 70 50 50
Remote start 450 425 425
Rear bumper protector 95    
Metal pedals 170    
Advanced Technology Package   2,000  
AWD   1,800 1,800
Roof rack crossbars   225 225
Cargo cover   150 150
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913    
Class II trailer hitch 412 327 327
Wheel-lip moldings 337    
Cargo net 45 42 42
Remote start 337 353 353
Rear bumper protector 61    
Metal pedals 110    
Advanced Technology Package   1,868  
AWD   1,693 1,693
Roof rack crossbars   187 187
Cargo cover   120 120
Options (change) 4,875 5,045 3,045
Options (change) 3,878 4,590 2,722
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $39,120 $44,740 $48,040
Total Invoice $35,955 $41,955 $45,002

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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: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,468
Model Year201620172017
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6R LimitedSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$39,120$44,740$48,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,120$42,040$44,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125
Total Invoice$35,955$41,955$45,002
Adjustments for Features0-2,532-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,955$39,423$41,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,949

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201620172017
ModelOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6R LimitedSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
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 
Active grille shutters$0  
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
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75 $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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,250$8,950$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,532-3,630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162017
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in109.4 in
Length189.6 in187.4 in
Width72.4 in74.4 in
Height66.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.538.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested12545%
Total Not Requested15055%
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 headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205079%
Total Not Requested55021%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested12545%
Total Not Requested15055%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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