2019 Kia Sorento vs 2019 Toyota Highlander

2019 Kia Sorento

2019 Toyota Highlander

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EX Sport V6 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sorento EX Sport V6 AWD	N/A	N/A	$34,941	$36,790
Sorento EX Sport V6 FWD	N/A	N/A	$33,206	$34,990
Sorento EX V6 AWD	19	24	$35,510	$37,390
Sorento EX V6 FWD	19	26	$33,775	$35,590
Sorento L FWD	22	29	$25,278	$26,290
Sorento LX AWD	21	26	$28,315	$29,450
Sorento LX FWD	22	29	$26,545	$27,650
Sorento LX V6 AWD	19	24	$31,901	$33,090
Sorento LX V6 FWD	19	26	$30,132	$31,290
Sorento S V6 AWD	N/A	N/A	$33,183	$34,490
Sorento S V6 FWD	N/A	N/A	$31,415	$32,690
Sorento SX Limited V6 AWD	19	24	$43,847	$46,490
Sorento SX Limited V6 FWD	19	26	$42,127	$44,690
Sorento SX V6 AWD	19	24	$39,419	$41,790
Sorento SX V6 FWD	19	26	$37,699	$39,990

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Hybrid LE V6 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander Hybrid LE V6 AWD	30	28	$34,073	$37,320
Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum V6 AWD	29	27	$44,720	$48,980
Highlander Hybrid Limited V6 AWD	29	27	$41,870	$45,860
Highlander Hybrid XLE V6 AWD	29	27	$38,694	$42,380
Highlander LE I4 FWD	20	24	$28,924	$31,680
Highlander LE Plus V6 AWD	20	27	$34,757	$38,070
Highlander LE Plus V6 FWD	21	27	$33,424	$36,610
Highlander LE V6 AWD	19	26	$32,129	$35,190
Highlander LE V6 FWD	20	27	$30,796	$33,730
Highlander Limited Platinum V6 AWD	20	26	$43,240	$47,360
Highlander Limited Platinum V6 FWD	21	27	$41,908	$45,900
Highlander Limited V6 AWD	20	26	$40,391	$44,240
Highlander Limited V6 FWD	21	27	$39,059	$42,780
Highlander SE V6 AWD	20	26	$38,575	$42,250
Highlander SE V6 FWD	21	27	$37,242	$40,790
Highlander XLE V6 AWD	20	26	$37,460	$41,030
Highlander XLE V6 FWD	21	27	$36,128	$39,570

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,941

$34,073

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,790

$37,320

Monthly Payment Estimate

$613 / month

$622 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Kia Sorento is a right-sized, well-priced three-row crossover SUV for those who can skimp a little on third-row space.

The 2019 Toyota Highlander delivers safety, features, comfort, and efficiency in a family-friendly package.

TCC Likes

Upmarket feel inside and out
Terrific ride quality
Responsive, natural steering

Comfortable cabin
Strong V-6
Miserly hybrid

TCC Dislikes

Second row sits too low
Turbo-4 engine bites the dust for 2019
Don’t bother with the base engine

Not pretty
Weak base 4-cylinder
No Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.4

57.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

59.3

Third Leg Room (in)

31.7

27.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

39.9

Third Hip Room (in)

41.4

45.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

44.2

Third Head Room (in)

36.3

35.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

154.2

144.9

Front Hip Room (in)

56.7

57.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

38.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

40.7

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

Wheelbase (in)

109.4

109.8

Height, Overall (in)

66.5

68.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.5

64.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

64.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

42.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

83.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

11.3

13.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

17.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.3

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/60SR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/60SR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4101

4398

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6400

306 @ 5800

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

252 @ 5200

215 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.3 L/204

3.5 L/211

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

- TBD -

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

- TBD -

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

- TBD -

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.90

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

3.54

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Kia Sorento

Toyota Highlander

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

- TBD -

6.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2019 Kia Sorento

2019 and 2020 Kia Sorentos available
Bonus: Up to $6,000 cash on 2019s
Finance: From 0.0% for 66 months
Lease: From $229 for 36 months

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2019 Toyota Highlander

2019 Highlander is in showrooms
Lease: From $299/mo. (N. California)
Finance: From 0.9% for 60 mo.
Rebate: Get $2,500 off

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