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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: $28,855

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $7,028

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,665

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $24,995
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $23,270
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Remote start 529 529 360
Floor mats 185 275  
Sunroof 850 850  
Running boards 649 649  
Extra Value Package 4 865    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Heated front seats   440  
Luxury Package     1,600
Cargo mat     90
Antilock brakes (ABS)     595
Rear spoiler     200
Tubular side steps     345
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Remote start 380 380 275
Floor mats 120 180  
Sunroof 680 680  
Running boards 425 425  
Extra Value Package 4 778    
Third-row seat 872    
Heated front seats   352  
Luxury Package     1,430
Cargo mat     70
Antilock brakes (ABS)     531
Rear spoiler     154
Tubular side steps     265
Options (change) 5,878 2,963 3,190
Options (change) 4,623 2,193 2,725
Destination 745 745 670
Total Price $35,883 $36,778 $28,855
Total Invoice $31,776 $32,700 $26,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,308
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,702
Model Year200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6192hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/70-16
Total Price$35,883$36,778$28,855
Adjustments for Features-2,720-2,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,163$33,883$28,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0
Total Invoice$31,776$32,700$26,665
Adjustments for Features-2,409-2,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,367$30,126$26,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$759$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit$400  
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 
MP3-compatible player$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 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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$5,975$6,150$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$2,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,409-2,5740

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092006
ModelHighlanderSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.7 in
Length188.4 in179.8 in
Width75.2 in73.3 in
Height68.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.4,113 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 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested55047%
Total Not Requested62553%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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