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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: $3,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,155

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelHighlanderSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,070 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $29,762 $26,490 $31,125
Extra Value Package 8 3,280    
AWD 1,450 1,700 1,700
Remote start 529 350 350
Floor mats 275 115 115
Satellite radio 449    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Rear bumper protector   65  
Cargo cover   125 125
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Extra Value Package 8 2,952    
AWD 1,305 1,610 1,595
Remote start 380 280 280
Floor mats 180 95 95
Satellite radio 359    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Rear bumper protector   50  
Cargo cover   100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 5,983 7,655 3,790
Options (change) 5,176 6,865 3,410
Destination 745 800 800
Total Price $39,798 $36,405 $37,740
Total Invoice $35,683 $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: $3,303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,447
Model Year200920122012
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$39,798$36,405$37,740
Adjustments for Features-900-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,708$36,405$37,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$710
Total Invoice$35,683$34,155$35,335
Adjustments for Features-810-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$34,155$34,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$595

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920122012
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
Power liftgate$350  
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$6,965$6,875$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-810-585

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092012
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 Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
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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