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2006 Kia Sorento EX 4X4



2007 Buick Rendezvous CX



2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS AWD



2007 Saturn VUE 3.5L AWD V6
Standards and Options
Pricing

Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
MSRP $26,695 $25,190 $27,999 $23,710
Invoice Price $24,280 $23,553 $26,395 $22,169
Destination Charges $670 $735 $625 $625
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control Option N/A N/A N/A
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter N/A N/A N/A Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard Option Standard N/A
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Option Standard Not listed
Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A N/A N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
CD Changer Option N/A Option Option
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player Standard N/A N/A N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A Option Option
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A Standard N/A Standard
Navigational Aid N/A Standard N/A N/A
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A Option N/A N/A
Subwoofer N/A N/A N/A Option
Telematic Systems N/A Standard N/A Standard
Exterior

Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board Option N/A Option Option
Bumper Step Up N/A N/A Standard N/A
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Standard Standard Standard N/A
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear Spoiler Option N/A N/A N/A
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection Standard N/A N/A Option
Splash or Mud Guards Option N/A Standard Option
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Battery Gauge N/A N/A N/A N/A
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass Standard Option Option Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A N/A N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge N/A N/A N/A N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A N/A N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge N/A N/A N/A N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Option Option Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator N/A Option N/A Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Option Option Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor N/A Option Standard N/A
Trip Computer N/A Option Option N/A
Lighting

Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cornering Lights N/A Standard N/A N/A
Daytime Running Lights N/A Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lights Standard Standard Option Option
Halogen Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Headlight Washers N/A N/A N/A N/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roof

Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Option N/A Option
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Option N/A Option
Tires and Wheels

Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Alloy Wheels Standard Option Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels N/A N/A N/A N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire Standard N/A Standard N/A
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A N/A N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A N/A N/A
Steel Wheels N/A Standard N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier Standard Standard N/A N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A N/A N/A N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard N/A N/A N/A
Heated Washer System N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Standard N/A N/A Standard
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear Wiper Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer Standard N/A N/A N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Body Style Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility
EPA Classification SUV4WD SUV2WD SUV4WD SUV4WD
Turbo N N N N
Drive Train

 Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
City MPG 15 19 17 19
Combined MPG 16 21 19 21
Displacement (CC) 3497 3491 3828 3500
Driveline 4WD-PT FWD AWD AWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.33   4.32 4.06
Fuel Capacity (gal) 21.1 18.0 21.4 16.0
Fuel System MPFI SEFI SEFI MPFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $0
Highway MPG 20 26 21 25
Horsepower @ RPM 192@5500 196@5200 225@5000 250@5800
PowerToWeightRatio 22.8 21 18.3  
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 5500 5200 5000 5800
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Automatic 4 Speed Automatic 4 Speed Automatic 5 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 217@3000 215@4000 255@3750 242@4500
Transmission Speeds 5 4 4 5
Transmission Type A A A A
Type of Engine 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.8L V6 3.5L V6
Valves 24 12 24 24
Exterior

 Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Crash Test Rating 4*/4* 3*/4* 5*/4* 5*/5*
Curb weight (lbs) 4387 4096 4079  
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum 5644 5357 5250 4894
Overall Height (in) 71.3 68.9 69.6 66.3
Overall Length (in) 179.8 186.5 190.2 181.3
Overall Width (in) 74.2 73.6 73.6 71.6
Wheelbase (in) 106.7 112.2 108.3 106.6
Interior - Passenger

 Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Seating Capacity - Optional   6/7    
Interior - Passengers

 Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Headroom front (in) 38.3 40.9 39.6 40.6
Headroom rear (in) 38.0 40.1 38.7 40.4
Hip room front (in) 55.3 61.1 56.7 51.8
Hip room rear (in) 58.0 61.1 55.9 52.6
Leg room front (in) 42.6 40.5 41.4 41.3
Leg room rear (in) 36.1 39.0 38.5 36.5
Seating Capacity - Maximum 5 7 5 5
Seating capacity - Standard 5 5 5 5
Shoulder room front (in) 58.9 58.7 59.1 54.7
Shoulder room rear (in) 58.4 58.7 58.7 54.7
Third seat head room (in)   37.5    
Third seat hip room (in)   48.3    
Third seat leg room (in)   34.6    
Third seat shoulder room (in)   48.5    
Suspension

 Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 8.2 7.0 8.3 8.0
Rear Suspension Live Ind Ind Ind
Track Front 62.2 62.7 63.0 61.0
Track Rear 62.2 63.8 63.0 61.0
Towing

 Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Tow Capacity (Maximum) 3500 3500 3500 3500
Tow Capacity Standard 3500 2000 3500 3500
Turning Radius

 Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Steering Diameter Left 36.4 37.4 38.4 39.4
Steering Diameter Right 36.4 37.4 38.4 39.4
Warranty

 Kia Sorento Buick Rendezvous Mitsubishi Endeavor Saturn VUE
Powertrain Miles 100000 100000 100000 100000
Powertrain Time (Months) 120 60 120 60
Rust Miles 100000 100000 100000 100000
Rust Time (Months) 60 72 84 72
Warranty - Basic Miles 60000 50000 60000 36000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 60 48 60 36


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