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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: $34,610

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,208

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,214

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackSportage
Trim3.6RSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $26,900
Base Invoice $26,460 $25,105
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445  
Class II trailer hitch 353 400
Premium Package   2,900
Roof rack crossbars   225
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover   140
AWD   1,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203  
Class II trailer hitch 229 332
Premium Package   2,682
Roof rack crossbars   187
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   93
Cargo cover   114
AWD   1,399
Panoramic sunroof   1,385
Options (change) 6,748 6,860
Options (change) 5,933 6,259
Destination 775 850
Total Price $35,818 $34,610
Total Invoice $33,168 $32,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,467
Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackSportage
Trim3.6RSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6260hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-18
Total Price$35,818$34,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,818$32,985
Total Invoice$33,168$32,214
Adjustments for Features0-1,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,168$30,701

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackSportage
Trim3.6RSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,575$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,513

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackSportage
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.9 in
Length188.2 in174.8 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height65.7 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,585 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested242570%
Total Not Requested105030%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested160072%
Total Not Requested62528%

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