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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: $36,205

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $5,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,005

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $3,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelHighlanderSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $27,950 $31,700
Base Invoice $32,635 $26,490 $29,765
AWD 1,450 1,700 1,700
Navigation system 2,650    
Cargo net 49 50 50
Floor mats 315 115 115
Roof rack crossbars 229   195
Bodyside moldings 199    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,400 3,200
Rear bumper protector   65  
Cargo cover   125 125
AWD 1,324 1,610 1,595
Navigation system 2,359    
Cargo net 34 40 40
Floor mats 200 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 150   150
Bodyside moldings 125    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   3,035 2,860
Rear bumper protector   50  
Cargo cover   100 100
Options (change) 4,892 7,455 5,385
Options (change) 4,192 6,715 4,840
Destination 810 800 800
Total Price $41,447 $36,205 $37,885
Total Invoice $37,637 $34,005 $35,405

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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: $5,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,596
Model Year201220132013
ModelHighlanderSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 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$41,447$36,205$37,885
Adjustments for Features-400-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,407$36,205$37,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$955
Total Invoice$37,637$34,005$35,405
Adjustments for Features-360-678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,601$34,005$34,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$722

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220132013
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 
911 assist $25$25
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rack$300 $300
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
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $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
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$6,890$6,850$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-360-678

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,266 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
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80024%
Total Not Requested251576%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested84030%
Total Not Requested194070%

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