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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: $35,925

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $5,323

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,960

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $32,800
Base Invoice $32,635 $31,043
Navigation system 2,650  
AWD 1,450 1,500
Floor mats 315 135
Cargo net 49 50
Roof rack crossbars 229 225
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   150
Navigation system 2,359  
AWD 1,324 1,425
Floor mats 200 108
Cargo net 34 42
Roof rack crossbars 150 187
Rear bumper protector   62
Cargo mat   78
Cargo cover   120
Options (change) 4,693 2,230
Options (change) 4,067 2,022
Destination 810 895
Total Price $41,248 $35,925
Total Invoice $37,512 $33,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,892
Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/45-19
Total Price$41,248$35,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,248$33,450
Total Invoice$37,512$33,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,512$31,620

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderSportage
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
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
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,725$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,340

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.1 in
Length188.4 in176.4 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.2 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 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		95.4 ft360.1 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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