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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: $25,870

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $11,726

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,050

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSportage
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $38,140 $43,795 $21,900
Base Invoice $29,851 $32,498 $35,090 $40,073 $20,480
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,650 1,200
Floor mats 315 315 315 315  
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 229 229 200
Running boards 649 649 649 649 445
Cargo net 49 49 49 49  
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199 199  
Leather Package     2,305    
Wiper de-icer     60    
Luxury Package         1,300
Rear spoiler         150
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 2,359 2,359 1,075
Floor mats 200 200 200 200  
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 150 150 170
Running boards 425 425 425 425 345
Cargo net 34 34 34 34  
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125  
Leather Package     2,121    
Wiper de-icer     53    
Luxury Package         1,185
Rear spoiler         120
Options (change) 4,091 4,091 6,456 4,091 3,295
Options (change) 3,293 3,293 5,467 3,293 2,895
Destination 810 810 810 810 675
Total Price $37,596 $40,496 $45,406 $48,696 $25,870
Total Invoice $33,954 $36,601 $41,367 $44,176 $24,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,055
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSportage
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H173hp V6
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19235/60-16
Total Price$37,596$40,496$45,406$48,696$25,870
Adjustments for Features-3,155-4,130-4,405-5,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,441$36,366$41,001$42,866$25,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,560$8,425$0
Total Invoice$33,954$36,601$41,367$44,176$24,050
Adjustments for Features-2,849-3,733-4,013-5,2890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,105$32,868$37,354$38,887$24,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,763$6,249$7,782$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSportage
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
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$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Total Value of Features$5,715$6,690$6,965$8,390$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$4,130$4,405$5,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,849-3,733-4,013-5,2890

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,947 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 Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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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