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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,290

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,673

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $4,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimBaseSportLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,880 $28,115 $30,810 $22,645
Base Invoice $22,141 $25,022 $27,421 $21,480
Extra Value Package V6 1,175      
Cold Weather Package 60 60    
Towing Prep Package 160 160 160  
Leather Package 1,935 1,305    
JBL 8 speakers 475 475    
3.3L V6 1,060      
Class III trailer hitch 415 415 415 340
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,770 1,770 1,770 995
Floor mats 106 106 106 115
Tubular side steps, bright finish 439 439 439  
Extra Value Package   815 960  
Value Package       1,000
Tubular side steps       445
Extra Value Package V6 1,058      
Cold Weather Package 48 48    
Towing Prep Package 128 128 128  
Leather Package 1,548 1,044    
JBL 8 speakers 356 356    
3.3L V6 944      
Class III trailer hitch 315 315 315 262
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,416 1,416 1,416 850
Floor mats 66 66 66 89
Tubular side steps, bright finish 275 275 275  
Extra Value Package   734 864  
Value Package       900
Tubular side steps       342
Options (change) 7,595 5,545 3,850 2,895
Options (change) 6,154 4,382 3,064 2,443
Destination 645 645 645 750
Total Price $33,120 $34,305 $35,305 $26,290
Total Invoice $28,940 $30,049 $31,130 $24,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,188
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimBaseSportLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17245/70-16
Total Price$33,120$34,305$35,305$26,290
Adjustments for Features-1,235-1,185-3,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,885$33,120$32,145$26,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,235$260$0
Total Invoice$28,940$30,049$31,130$24,673
Adjustments for Features-1,079-1,038-2,7860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,861$29,011$28,344$24,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$483$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2007200720072009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimBaseSportLimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Tubular side steps   $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish$500$500$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display  $50 
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$3,700$3,650$5,625$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$1,185$3,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,079-1,038-2,7860

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20072009
ModelHighlanderSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in106.7 in
Length184.6 in180.7 in
Width71.9 in73.3 in
Height67.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Extra Value Package V6
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Mud guards75No
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested160564%
Total Not Requested90036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested113064%
Total Not Requested62536%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested125581%
Total Not Requested30019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested98091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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