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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: $32,335

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $13,313

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,768

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $11,390

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Model Year2018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimXLESELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $25,345
Base Invoice $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $23,600
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 699  
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Floor mats 229 229 229  
Cargo cover 249 249    
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139  
Remote start 499 499 499 360
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 1,810 1,810 995
Running boards 599 599 599  
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Luxury Package       1,500
Rear spoiler       200
AWD w/low range       2,400
Tubular side steps       445
Class III trailer hitch       340
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 530  
Cargo net 35 35 35  
Floor mats 139 139 139  
Cargo cover 164 164    
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99  
Remote start 320 320 320 275
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 1,610 1,610 850
Running boards 399 399 399  
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,333  
Luxury Package       1,340
Rear spoiler       154
AWD w/low range       2,195
Tubular side steps       342
Class III trailer hitch       262
Options (change) 5,733 5,733 5,484 6,240
Options (change) 4,629 4,629 4,465 5,418
Destination 995 995 995 750
Total Price $45,648 $46,818 $48,559 $32,335
Total Invoice $41,158 $42,226 $43,879 $29,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,574
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimXLESELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/70-16
Total Price$45,648$46,818$48,559$32,335
Adjustments for Features-6,450-6,600-7,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,198$40,218$40,859$32,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$1,661$0
Total Invoice$41,158$42,226$43,879$29,768
Adjustments for Features-5,816-5,953-6,9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,342$36,273$36,921$29,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$1,579$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSorento
TrimXLESELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range   $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Barometer   $25
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$12,765$12,915$14,015$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,450$6,600$7,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,816-5,953-6,9580

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182009
ModelHighlanderSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.7 in
Length192.5 in180.7 in
Width75.8 in73.3 in
Height68.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,477 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested177590%
Total Not Requested20010%

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