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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: $26,260

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $16,118

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,355

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $13,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSportage
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,920 $41,730 $40,090 $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280 $21,900
Base Invoice $35,534 $38,100 $36,602 $38,419 $41,231 $41,268 $44,080 $20,480
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 139 139 139 139  
Floor mats 229 229 229 229 229 229 229  
Remote start 499 499 499 499 499 499 499 250
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 699 699 699 699 699 340
Running boards 599 599 599 599 599 599 599 445
Cargo cover 249 249 249          
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 49 49  
Luxury Package               1,300
Rear spoiler               150
Navigation system               1,200
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 99 99 99 99  
Floor mats 139 139 139 139 139 139 139  
Remote start 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 215
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 260
Running boards 399 399 399 399 399 399 399 345
Cargo cover 164 164 164          
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 35 35  
Luxury Package               1,185
Rear spoiler               120
Navigation system               1,075
Options (change) 2,463 2,463 2,463 2,214 2,214 2,214 2,214 3,685
Options (change) 1,686 1,686 1,686 1,522 1,522 1,522 1,522 3,200
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 675
Total Price $42,378 $45,188 $43,548 $45,289 $48,369 $48,409 $51,489 $26,260
Total Invoice $38,215 $40,781 $39,283 $40,936 $43,748 $43,785 $46,597 $24,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,543
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSportage
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H173hp V6
TransmissionT8CVTT8T8CVTT8CVTT4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19235/60-16
Total Price$42,378$45,188$43,548$45,289$48,369$48,409$51,489$26,260
Adjustments for Features-7,005-8,280-7,155-8,255-9,605-9,630-10,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,373$36,908$36,393$37,034$38,764$38,779$40,509$26,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,535$1,020$1,661$3,391$3,406$5,136$0
Total Invoice$38,215$40,781$39,283$40,936$43,748$43,785$46,597$24,355
Adjustments for Features-6,317-7,472-6,454-7,462-8,687-8,710-9,9370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,898$33,309$32,829$33,474$35,061$35,075$36,660$24,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,411$931$1,576$3,163$3,177$4,762$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSportage
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 $1300  
CVT $1000  $1000 $1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $900
FWD$0 $0$0 $0 $0
AWD $1700  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control       $150
Heated steering wheel     $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras     $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan     $25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags       $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers     $175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200 
Skid plate (one)       $50
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  $900
Tow hook(s), front       $40
Tow hook(s), rear       $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash       $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75 $75$75 $75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver       $10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 $75$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat       $150
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats     $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat       $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350     $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0     
Total Value of Features$10,690$11,965$10,840$11,940$13,290$13,315$14,665$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,005$8,280$7,155$8,255$9,605$9,630$10,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,317-7,472-6,454-7,462-8,687-8,710-9,9370

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20182009
ModelHighlanderSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length192.5 in171.3 in
Width75.8 in70.9 in
Height68.1 in66.7 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

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