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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: $28,490

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $7,731

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,585

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSportageSportage
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $23,295 $25,795
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $21,870 $24,070
Side curtain airbags 650      
Value Package 560      
Floor mats 106 106    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,400   500 500
Heated front seats 440      
Premium Package     2,500 2,500
Navigation Package     1,500 1,500
Side curtain airbags 559      
Value Package 504      
Floor mats 66 66    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,120   450 450
Heated front seats 352      
Premium Package     2,230 2,230
Navigation Package     1,340 1,340
Options (change) 5,156 2,106 4,500 4,500
Options (change) 4,301 1,766 4,020 4,020
Destination 605 605 695 695
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $36,221 $38,001 $28,490 $30,990
Total Invoice $32,014 $33,715 $26,585 $28,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,681
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,315
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSportageSportage
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H176hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionA5CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,221$38,001$28,490$30,990
Adjustments for Features0-325-950-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,221$37,676$27,540$30,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$2,500
Total Invoice$32,014$33,715$26,585$28,785
Adjustments for Features0-288-886-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,014$33,427$25,699$27,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0$2,204

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSportageSportage
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear heater$150$150  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,550$5,175$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$950$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-288-886-882

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062011
ModelHighlanderSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in103.9 in
Length184.6 in174.8 in
Width71.9 in73.0 in
Height67.9 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.9 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested55024%
Total Not Requested170076%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested55024%
Total Not Requested170076%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%

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