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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: $35,030

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,314

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,955

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSorentoSorento
TrimSportLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $26,155 $30,420
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585 585    
Third-row seat 1,090      
Cold Weather Package 60      
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,700 1,700
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Navigation system 2,530 2,505    
Satellite radio 449 449    
Floor mats 185 275 115 115
Universal garage door opener 125      
Sunroof 850 850    
Heated front seats   440    
Premium Package     1,500  
Panoramic sunroof     1,200 1,200
Limited Package     2,000  
Cargo cover     125 125
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468 468    
Third-row seat 872      
Cold Weather Package 48      
AWD 1,290 1,290 1,615 1,595
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Navigation system 2,118 2,099    
Satellite radio 359 359    
Floor mats 120 180 95 95
Universal garage door opener 100      
Sunroof 680 680    
Heated front seats   352    
Premium Package     1,340  
Panoramic sunroof     1,070 1,070
Limited Package     1,785  
Cargo cover     100 100
Options (change) 9,189 6,554 6,640 3,140
Options (change) 7,547 5,428 6,005 2,860
Destination 745 745 795 795
Total Price $39,344 $40,199 $35,030 $36,330
Total Invoice $34,533 $35,454 $32,955 $34,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,559
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,808
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSorentoSorento
TrimSportLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$39,344$40,199$35,030$36,330
Adjustments for Features0-775-245-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,344$39,424$34,785$35,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$625
Total Invoice$34,533$35,454$32,955$34,075
Adjustments for Features0-684-230-863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,533$34,770$32,725$33,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$237$0$487

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSorentoSorento
TrimSportLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250 $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$6,780$7,555$7,025$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$245$920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-684-230-863

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082011
ModelHighlanderSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in183.9 in
Width75.2 in74.2 in
Height68.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested77553%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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