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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: $39,915

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,031

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,682

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelHighlanderSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,595 $30,700 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $32,498 $29,154 $34,520 $37,540
Navigation system 2,650      
Cargo net 49 50 50 50
Floor mats 315      
Roof rack crossbars 229 225 225 225
Running boards 649      
Bodyside moldings 199      
AWD 1,450 1,800 1,800 1,800
Third-row seating   1,000    
Touring Package   4,300    
Rear bumper protector   75 75  
Cargo cover   125 125 125
Tubular side steps   495 495 495
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
Navigation system 2,359      
Cargo net 34 42 42 42
Floor mats 200      
Roof rack crossbars 150 187 187 187
Running boards 425      
Bodyside moldings 125      
AWD 1,324 1,708 1,693 1,693
Third-row seating   930    
Touring Package   3,982    
Rear bumper protector   62 62  
Cargo cover   104 104 104
Tubular side steps   410 410 410
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 5,541 8,320 2,770 2,695
Options (change) 4,617 7,633 2,498 2,436
Destination 810 895 895 895
Total Price $41,946 $39,915 $40,365 $43,490
Total Invoice $37,925 $37,682 $37,913 $40,871

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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: $3,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,503
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelHighlanderSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 10550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$41,946$39,915$40,365$43,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,335-1,360-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,946$38,580$39,005$41,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425$2,750
Total Invoice$37,925$37,682$37,913$40,871
Adjustments for Features0-1,260-1,277-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,925$36,422$36,636$38,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$214$2,419

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelHighlanderSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Removable second-row console$200   
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Tubular side steps $350$350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Stowable center seat, second row$150   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$6,765$8,100$8,125$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,335$1,360$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,260-1,277-2,030

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112015
ModelHighlanderSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in184.4 in
Width75.2 in74.2 in
Height68.1 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.3,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.4 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 ft336.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Third-row seating
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125032%
Total Not Requested262568%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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