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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,840

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,978

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,022

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackSportage
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $21,900
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $20,480
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 1,200
Class II trailer hitch 353 353 340
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Luxury Package     1,300
Roof rack crossbars     200
Cargo tray     75
Rear spoiler     150
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,075
Class II trailer hitch 229 229 260
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Luxury Package     1,185
Roof rack crossbars     170
Cargo tray     57
Rear spoiler     120
Options (change) 7,748 6,748 3,265
Options (change) 6,782 5,933 2,867
Destination 775 775 675
Total Price $31,818 $35,818 $25,840
Total Invoice $29,496 $33,168 $24,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,309
Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackSportage
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6173hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/60-16
Total Price$31,818$35,818$25,840
Adjustments for Features-2,335-3,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,483$32,533$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,496$33,168$24,022
Adjustments for Features-2,165-3,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,331$30,126$24,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackSportage
Trim2.5i3.6REX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,775$5,725$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$3,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,165-3,0420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackSportage
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.5 in
Length188.2 in171.3 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height65.7 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft366.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested239055%
Total Not Requested195045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested152544%
Total Not Requested195056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

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