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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: $36,405

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,323

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,155

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelHighlanderSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $29,281 $26,490 $31,125
AWD 1,450 1,700 1,700
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585    
Navigation system 2,505    
Satellite radio 449    
Floor mats 275 115 115
Remote start 529 350 350
Heated front seats 440    
Sunroof 850    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Rear bumper protector   65  
Cargo cover   125 125
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
AWD 1,290 1,610 1,595
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468    
Navigation system 2,099    
Satellite radio 359    
Floor mats 180 95 95
Remote start 380 280 280
Heated front seats 352    
Sunroof 680    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Rear bumper protector   50  
Cargo cover   100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 7,083 7,655 3,790
Options (change) 5,808 6,865 3,410
Destination 745 800 800
Total Price $40,728 $36,405 $37,740
Total Invoice $35,834 $34,155 $35,335

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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: $4,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,923
Model Year200820122012
ModelHighlanderSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$40,728$36,405$37,740
Adjustments for Features0-260-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,728$36,145$36,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$710
Total Invoice$35,834$34,155$35,335
Adjustments for Features0-244-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,834$33,911$34,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$595

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820122012
ModelHighlanderSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,615$6,875$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-244-829

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082012
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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested110043%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

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

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