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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: $36,805

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,475

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $26,490 $31,125
Class II trailer hitch 547 547 350 350
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458    
Cargo net 81 81 50 50
Rear bumper protector 107   65  
Remote start 470 470 350 350
Metal pedals 172 172    
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
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 280 280
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343    
Cargo net 52 52 40 40
Rear bumper protector 69   50  
Remote start 352 352 280 280
Metal pedals 112 112    
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) 1,835 1,728 8,055 4,385
Options (change) 1,338 1,269 7,185 3,880
Destination 915 915 800 800
Total Price $38,145 $41,333 $36,805 $38,335
Total Invoice $35,317 $38,273 $34,475 $35,805

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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: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $518
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$38,145$41,333$36,805$38,335
Adjustments for Features-350-3,4500-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,795$37,883$36,805$37,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$88$0$855
Total Invoice$35,317$38,273$34,475$35,805
Adjustments for Features-324-3,1950-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,993$35,078$34,475$35,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$700

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackSorentoSorento
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300  $300
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents$100$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$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,675$10,775$7,325$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$3,450$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-324-3,1950-630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182012
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length189.9 in183.9 in
Width72.4 in74.2 in
Height66.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.537.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft372.5 ft3

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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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