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Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,740

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $9,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,425

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $9,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelSorentoSorentoTraverse
TrimEX V6SX V6LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $40,575
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $38,141
Premium Package 3,300    
Limited Package 2,000    
Class II trailer hitch 350 350  
Remote start 350 350  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo cover 125 125 140
Cargo net 50 50  
AWD 1,700 1,700 2,000
Roof rack crossbars   195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Navigation system     795
Class III trailer hitch     525
Sunroof     1,400
Roof rack     325
Premium Package 2,945    
Limited Package 1,785    
Class II trailer hitch 280 280  
Remote start 280 280  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo cover 100 100 123
Cargo net 40 40  
AWD 1,610 1,595 1,900
Roof rack crossbars   150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Navigation system     700
Class III trailer hitch     462
Sunroof     1,232
Roof rack     286
Options (change) 7,990 4,385 5,185
Options (change) 7,135 3,880 4,703
Destination 800 800 860
Total Price $36,740 $38,335 $46,620
Total Invoice $34,425 $35,805 $43,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,365
Model Year201220122013
ModelSorentoSorentoTraverse
TrimEX V6SX V6LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/55-20
Total Price$36,740$38,335$46,620
Adjustments for Features0-715-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,740$37,620$45,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0
Total Invoice$34,425$35,805$43,704
Adjustments for Features0-668-914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,425$35,137$42,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$712$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201220122013
ModelSorentoSorentoTraverse
TrimEX V6SX V6LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio$50 $50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,325$7,040$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-668-914

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
ModelSorentoTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in118.9 in
Length183.9 in203.7 in
Width74.2 in78.5 in
Height67.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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