2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander

2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander - Front Left Comparison2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander - Front Left Comparison
2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander - Rear Right Comparison2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander - Dashboard Comparison2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander - Side Comparison2016 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander - Side Comparison

What is the main difference between Sorento and Highlander?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the model year, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2016 Kia Sorento is priced $3,920 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2013 Toyota Highlander, which is older by three model years. And finally, although the 2016 Sorento has a more powerful engine than the 2013 Highlander, it gets 1.7 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.7 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$25,100
$29,020
Engine
Engine
2.4L Inline-4
2.7L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
185 hp
187 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
21 MPG
20 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
25 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
24 MPG
22 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.4 in
75.2 in
Length
Length
187.4 in
188.4 in
Height
Height
66.3 - 66.5 in
68.1 - 69.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
109.4 in
109.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
96.8 ft2
98.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5 - 7
7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.5 in
39.7 - 40.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
44.1 in
43.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
59.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.3 in
40.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
39.4 in
38.3 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
58.0 in
59.5 in

Costs

2016 Kia Sorento

2013 Toyota Highlander

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400 - $2,850
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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