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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: $31,995

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,873

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $25,345
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $23,600
Cold Weather Package 60    
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275  
Remote start 529 529 360
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780 1,780 995
Sunroof 850 850  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Running boards 649 649  
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats   440  
Luxury Package     1,500
Rear spoiler     200
AWD w/low range     2,400
Tubular side steps     445
Cold Weather Package 48    
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180  
Remote start 380 380 275
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424 1,424 850
Sunroof 680 680  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Running boards 425 425  
AWD 1,290 1,290  
Heated front seats   352  
Luxury Package     1,340
Rear spoiler     154
AWD w/low range     2,195
Tubular side steps     342
Options (change) 7,713 6,193 5,900
Options (change) 6,135 4,907 5,156
Destination 745 745 750
Total Price $37,868 $39,838 $31,995
Total Invoice $33,121 $34,933 $29,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,431
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/70-16
Total Price$37,868$39,838$31,995
Adjustments for Features-210-1,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,658$38,053$31,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$33,121$34,933$29,506
Adjustments for Features-184-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,937$33,368$29,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$431$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Barometer  $25
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,065$7,640$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$1,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-184-1,5650

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.7 in
Length188.4 in180.7 in
Width75.2 in73.3 in
Height68.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,477 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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