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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: $28,685

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $8,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192008
ModelOutbackOutbackSorento
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $38,995 $24,295
Class II trailer hitch 547 547  
Cargo net 81 81  
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458  
Rear bumper protector 107    
Remote start 470 470 360
Cargo tray     90
Rear spoiler     200
Sunroof     800
4WD, part-time w/low range     1,900
Class III trailer hitch     340
Class II trailer hitch 410 410  
Cargo net 52 52  
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343  
Rear bumper protector 69    
Remote start 352 352 275
Cargo tray     70
Rear spoiler     154
Sunroof     715
4WD, part-time w/low range     1,750
Class III trailer hitch     262
Options (change) 1,663 1,556 3,690
Options (change) 1,226 1,157 3,226
Destination 975 975 700
Total Price $37,633 $41,526 $28,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,876
Model Year201920192008
ModelOutbackOutbackSorento
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6262hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/70-16
Total Price$37,633$41,526$28,685
Adjustments for Features-5,895-8,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,738$32,531$28,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$793$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201920192008
ModelOutbackOutbackSorento
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Barometer  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,285$14,385$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,895$8,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-345-4620

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20192008
ModelOutbackSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in106.7 in
Length189.9 in180.7 in
Width72.4 in73.3 in
Height66.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.4,305 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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