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Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,670

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $2,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,559

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $2,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoSonata
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $26,345
Premium Package 3,300    
Limited Package 2,000    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Floor mats 115 115 100
Remote start 350 350 350
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Navigation Package     2,200
Premium Package 2,945    
Limited Package 1,785    
Cargo net 40 40 41
Floor mats 95 95 80
Remote start 280 280 316
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Navigation Package     2,002
Options (change) 5,815 2,015 2,700
Options (change) 5,145 1,755 2,439
Destination 800 800 775
Total Price $34,565 $35,965 $31,670
Total Invoice $32,435 $33,680 $29,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108
Model Year201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoSonata
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,565$35,965$31,670
Adjustments for Features-2,950-3,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$32,350$31,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$32,435$33,680$29,559
Adjustments for Features-2,768-3,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,667$30,295$29,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$628$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoSonata
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,200$5,865$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$3,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,768-3,3850

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122012
ModelSorentoSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length183.9 in189.8 in
Width74.2 in72.2 in
Height67.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 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 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245071%
Total Not Requested100029%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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