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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: $25,920

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $12,682

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,095

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $10,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSportage
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $21,900
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $20,480
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275  
Remote start 529 529 250
Running boards 649 649 445
Sunroof 850    
Wiper de-icer 60    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Extra Value Package 6 2,915    
Third-row seat 1,031    
Extra Value Package 8   3,400  
Luxury Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     150
Navigation system     1,200
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180  
Remote start 380 380 215
Running boards 425 425 345
Sunroof 680    
Wiper de-icer 48    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Extra Value Package 6 2,624    
Third-row seat 825    
Extra Value Package 8   3,060  
Luxury Package     1,185
Rear spoiler     120
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 8,283 5,302 3,345
Options (change) 6,753 4,404 2,940
Destination 800 800 675
Total Price $38,602 $39,322 $25,920
Total Invoice $34,188 $35,101 $24,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,288
Model Year201020102009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSportage
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/60-16
Total Price$38,602$39,322$25,920
Adjustments for Features-1,990-4,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,612$35,157$25,920
Cost Above Minimum$1,455$0$0
Total Invoice$34,188$35,101$24,095
Adjustments for Features-1,762-3,7180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,426$31,383$24,095
Cost Above Minimum$1,043$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year201020102009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSportage
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,840$7,015$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$4,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,762-3,7180

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20102009
ModelHighlanderSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length188.4 in171.3 in
Width75.2 in70.9 in
Height68.1 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.2 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 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft366.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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