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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: $41,515

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $581

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,062

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelHighlanderSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $32,100 $38,300 $41,500
Base Invoice $32,635 $30,456 $36,006 $38,987
Navigation system 2,650      
Bodyside moldings 199      
Cargo net 49 50 50 50
Roof rack crossbars 229 225 225 225
Floor mats 315 150    
Running boards 649      
AWD 1,450 1,800 1,800 1,800
Touring Package   2,900    
Premium Package   2,500    
Cargo cover   150 150 150
Tubular side steps   495 495 495
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
Navigation system 2,359      
Bodyside moldings 125      
Cargo net 34 42 42 42
Roof rack crossbars 150 187 187 187
Floor mats 200 125    
Running boards 425      
AWD 1,324 1,708 1,693 1,693
Touring Package   2,703    
Premium Package   2,305    
Cargo cover   120 120 120
Tubular side steps   410 410 410
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 5,541 8,520 2,720 2,720
Options (change) 4,617 7,808 2,452 2,452
Destination 810 895 895 895
Total Price $42,096 $41,515 $41,915 $45,115
Total Invoice $38,062 $39,159 $39,353 $42,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,341
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $737
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelHighlanderSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$42,096$41,515$41,915$45,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,645-2,160-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,096$39,870$39,755$41,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$0$1,525
Total Invoice$38,062$39,159$39,353$42,334
Adjustments for Features0-1,552-2,028-3,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,062$37,607$37,325$38,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$282$0$1,410

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelHighlanderSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLimitedEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
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  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40 $40$40
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 
Conversation mirror$25   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
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
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150   
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,905$8,550$9,065$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,645$2,160$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,552-2,028-3,599

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in109.4 in
Length188.4 in187.4 in
Width75.2 in74.4 in
Height68.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested187570%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%

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