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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: $28,495

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $6,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,390

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $38,140 $43,795 $24,995
Base Invoice $29,851 $32,498 $35,090 $40,073 $23,270
Towing Prep Package 220 220      
Floor mats 315 315 315 315  
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199 199  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49  
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 229 229  
Running boards 649 649 649 649  
Wiper de-icer     60    
Leather Package     2,305    
Luxury Package         1,600
Cargo mat         90
Antilock brakes (ABS)         595
Rear spoiler         200
Tubular side steps         345
Towing Prep Package 195 195      
Floor mats 200 200 200 200  
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125  
Cargo net 34 34 34 34  
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 150 150  
Running boards 425 425 425 425  
Wiper de-icer     53    
Leather Package     2,121    
Luxury Package         1,430
Cargo mat         70
Antilock brakes (ABS)         531
Rear spoiler         154
Tubular side steps         265
Options (change) 1,661 1,661 3,806 1,441 2,830
Options (change) 1,129 1,129 3,108 934 2,450
Destination 810 810 810 810 670
Total Price $35,166 $38,066 $42,756 $46,046 $28,495
Total Invoice $31,790 $34,437 $39,008 $41,817 $26,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,543
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H192hp V6
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTA5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19245/70-16
Total Price$35,166$38,066$42,756$46,046$28,495
Adjustments for Features-3,160-4,035-4,260-5,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,006$34,031$38,496$40,461$28,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$6,490$8,455$0
Total Invoice$31,790$34,437$39,008$41,817$26,390
Adjustments for Features-2,857-3,650-3,887-5,0720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,933$30,787$35,121$36,745$26,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,854$6,188$7,812$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Running boards$350$350$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$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter    $25
Barometer    $25
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Total Value of Features$6,400$7,275$7,500$8,825$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$4,035$4,260$5,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,857-3,650-3,887-5,0720

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,947 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 SE

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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