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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,790

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $10,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,291

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $10,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTraverseSorento
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,745 $24,295
Base Invoice $29,999 $22,620
2LT Equipment Group 2,225  
Class III trailer hitch 495 340
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 995
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Luxury Package   2,500
Remote start   360
Rear spoiler   200
AWD w/low range   2,400
2LT Equipment Group 2,134  
Class III trailer hitch 436 262
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 850
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,890  
Luxury Package   2,235
Remote start   275
Rear spoiler   154
AWD w/low range   2,195
Options (change) 9,365 6,795
Options (change) 8,548 5,971
Destination 775 700
Total Price $41,885 $31,790
Total Invoice $39,322 $29,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,844
Model Year20092008
ModelTraverseSorento
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18245/70-16
Total Price$41,885$31,790
Adjustments for Features-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,555$31,790
Total Invoice$39,322$29,291
Adjustments for Features-2,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,135$29,291

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092008
ModelTraverseSorento
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Barometer $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$8,400$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1870

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092008
ModelTraverseSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in106.7 in
Length205.0 in180.7 in
Width78.4 in73.3 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,477 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72541%
Total Not Requested102559%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

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