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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: $32,990

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $8,258

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,024

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $6,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $29,990
Base Invoice $32,635 $28,206
Navigation system 2,650  
AWD 1,450 1,500
Floor mats 315 115
Cargo net 49 50
Roof rack crossbars 229 225
Cargo mat   75
Cargo cover   140
Navigation system 2,359  
AWD 1,324 1,425
Floor mats 200 93
Cargo net 34 42
Roof rack crossbars 150 187
Cargo mat   62
Cargo cover   114
Options (change) 4,693 2,105
Options (change) 4,067 1,923
Destination 810 895
Total Price $41,248 $32,990
Total Invoice $37,512 $31,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,243
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,565
Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/55-18
Total Price$41,248$32,990
Adjustments for Features-1,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,233$32,990
Total Invoice$37,512$31,024
Adjustments for Features-9230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,589$31,024

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Total Value of Features$7,415$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9230

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length188.4 in174.8 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in64.4 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.3,585 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.9 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 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		95.4 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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