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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,375

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $11,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelHighlanderSportage
TrimLimited PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,200 $33,750
AWD 1,460 1,500
Floor mats 229 155
Cargo net 49 50
Rear bumper protector 139 75
Class II trailer hitch 699 425
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   150
AWD 1,333 0
Floor mats 139 0
Cargo net 35 0
Rear bumper protector 99 0
Class II trailer hitch 530 0
Cargo mat   0
Cargo cover   0
Options (change) 2,576 2,450
Options (change) 2,136 0
Destination 995 1,175
Total Price $48,771 $37,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,631
Model Year20182021
ModelHighlanderSportage
TrimLimited PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/45-19
Total Price$48,771$37,375
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,021$37,375

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182021
ModelHighlanderSportage
TrimLimited PlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Intercom$25 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,450$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182021
ModelHighlanderSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.1 in
Length192.5 in176.4 in
Width75.8 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.2 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 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft360.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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