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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: $31,535

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $8,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,096

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $6,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $24,295
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $22,620
Cargo net 49 49  
Floor mats 280 280  
Roof rack crossbars 229 229  
Running boards 649 649  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,819    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,760 995
Luxury Package     2,500
Rear spoiler     200
AWD w/low range     2,400
Tubular side steps     445
Cargo net 32 32  
Floor mats 175 175  
Roof rack crossbars 150 150  
Running boards 425 425  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
AWD 1,325 1,325  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,459    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,566 850
Luxury Package     2,235
Rear spoiler     154
AWD w/low range     2,195
Tubular side steps     342
Options (change) 4,675 4,616 6,540
Options (change) 3,691 3,798 5,776
Destination 845 845 700
Total Price $40,080 $43,411 $31,535
Total Invoice $36,089 $39,292 $29,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,552
Model Year201320132008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/70-16
Total Price$40,080$43,411$31,535
Adjustments for Features-1,600-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,480$39,961$31,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,481$0
Total Invoice$36,089$39,292$29,096
Adjustments for Features-1,441-3,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,648$36,169$29,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,521$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201320132008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Barometer  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$8,865$10,715$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,441-3,1230

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132008
ModelHighlanderSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.7 in
Length188.4 in180.7 in
Width75.2 in73.3 in
Height68.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.4,477 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

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