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2018 Toyota Highlander
MSRP $36,450 - $56,955
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2018 Kia Sorento
MSRP $27,995 - $47,495
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded V-6 Gas/Electric V-6
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
3.5 L/211
2.0 L/122 3.3 L/204 2.4 L/144
Fuel System
Port/Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
295 hp @ 6600 rpm 231 hp @ 5800 rpm 306 hp @ 5800 rpm
240 hp @ 6000 rpm 290 hp @ 6400 rpm 185 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
263 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm 215 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
260 ft-lb @ 1450 rpm 252 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm 178 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Direct Shift 8-Speed Automatic Electronically Controlled CVT
6-Speed Automatic w/Sportmatic 6-Speed Automatic w/Sportmatic -inc: drive mode select (Normal/Eco/Sport)
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Hybrid
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.1 - 12.1 L/100 km
11.2 - 14.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.5 - 9.0 L/100 km
8.3 - 10.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.1 - 12.1 L/100 km
8.3 - 14.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
65.0 - 72.5 L
71.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
7 - 8
5 - 7
Front Head Room
1,003 - 1,034 mm
1,003 mm
Front Leg Room
1,123 mm
1,120 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,506 mm
1,501 mm
Rear Head Room
960 - 1,013 mm
998 mm
Rear Leg Room
975 mm
1,001 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,499 - 1,514 mm
1,473 mm
Third Row Head Room
912 mm
922 mm
Third Row Leg Room
678 - 704 mm
805 mm
Third Row Shoulder Room
1397 mm
1341 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2339 - 2370 L
2067 - 2081 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1189 - 1198 L
1076 - 1099 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
385 - 391 L
320 - 1099 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,789 mm
2,779 mm
Length, Overall
4,890 mm
4,760 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,925 mm
1,890 mm
Height, Overall
1,730 mm
1,689 mm
Min Ground Clearance
203 mm
185 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,965 - 2,230 kg
1,680 - 1,860 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/60TR18 P245/55TR19
P235/60HR18 P235/65TR17 P235/55HR19
Rear Tire Size
P245/60TR18 P245/55TR19
P235/60HR18 P235/65TR17 P235/55HR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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