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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: $31,895

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $7,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,371

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $24,295
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $22,620
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Remote start 529 529 360
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,700 1,700 995
Sunroof 850 850  
Running boards 649 649  
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Extra Value Package 4 865    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Heated front seats   440  
Luxury Package     2,500
Rear spoiler     200
AWD w/low range     2,400
Tubular side steps     445
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Remote start 380 380 275
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,360 1,360 850
Sunroof 680 680  
Running boards 425 425  
AWD 1,305 1,305  
Extra Value Package 4 778    
Third-row seat 872    
Heated front seats   352  
Luxury Package     2,235
Rear spoiler     154
AWD w/low range     2,195
Tubular side steps     342
Options (change) 9,028 6,113 6,900
Options (change) 7,288 4,858 6,051
Destination 745 745 700
Total Price $39,033 $39,928 $31,895
Total Invoice $34,441 $35,365 $29,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,628
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,738
Model Year200920092008
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$39,033$39,928$31,895
Adjustments for Features-1,510-1,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,523$38,143$31,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0
Total Invoice$34,441$35,365$29,371
Adjustments for Features-1,332-1,5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,109$33,784$29,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920092008
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 automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit$400  
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$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,715$7,990$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$1,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,332-1,5810

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092008
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

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 control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested67557%
Total Not Requested50043%
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

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested2625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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