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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: $30,850

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,169

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSportageSportage
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $25,350 $29,990
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $24,205 $28,206
Side curtain airbags 650      
Value Package 560      
Cargo net 49 49 50 50
Cargo mat 91 91 75 75
Floor mats 106 106 115 115
Class II trailer hitch 390 390 400 400
Leather seating surfaces 1,400      
Heated front seats 440      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Premium Package     3,600  
Roof rack crossbars     225 225
Cargo cover     140 140
Side curtain airbags 559      
Value Package 504      
Cargo net 34 34 42 42
Cargo mat 58 58 62 62
Floor mats 66 66 93 93
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 332 332
Leather seating surfaces 1,120      
Heated front seats 352      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Premium Package     3,239  
Roof rack crossbars     187 187
Cargo cover     114 114
Options (change) 5,686 2,636 4,605 1,005
Options (change) 4,673 2,138 4,069 830
Destination 605 605 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $36,751 $38,531 $30,850 $31,890
Total Invoice $32,386 $34,087 $29,169 $29,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,541
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSportageSportage
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H182hp 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$36,751$38,531$30,850$31,890
Adjustments for Features0-325-1,400-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,751$38,206$29,450$29,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$515
Total Invoice$32,386$34,087$29,169$29,931
Adjustments for Features0-288-1,324-1,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,386$33,799$27,845$28,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0$279

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year2006200620162016
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 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear heater$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
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
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,250$5,325$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$1,400$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-288-1,324-1,807

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062016
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.3,281 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
App support0No
Total Requested100029%
Total Not Requested240071%

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