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Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,170

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $11,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $10,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoElantra Touring
TrimEX V6SX V6SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $19,495
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $18,687
Premium Package 3,300    
Rear bumper protector 65   40
Cargo net 50 50 50
Floor mats 115 115 95
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195
Cargo cover 125 125  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Rear spoiler     195
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Premium Package 2,945    
Rear bumper protector 50   32
Cargo net 40 40 41
Floor mats 95 95 76
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 156
Cargo cover 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Rear spoiler     156
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 3,850 1,985 900
Options (change) 3,380 1,725 753
Destination 800 800 775
Total Price $32,600 $35,935 $21,170
Total Invoice $30,670 $33,650 $20,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,782
Model Year201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoElantra Touring
TrimEX V6SX V6SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine276hp V6276hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,600$35,935$21,170
Adjustments for Features-6,030-7,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,570$28,385$21,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$30,670$33,650$20,215
Adjustments for Features-5,673-7,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,997$26,580$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,583$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoElantra Touring
TrimEX V6SX V6SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50  
Media drive, small$5  
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,430$8,950$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,030$7,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,673-7,0700

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20122012
ModelSorentoElantra Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length183.9 in176.2 in
Width74.2 in69.5 in
Height67.3 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft365.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110032%
Total Not Requested235068%

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