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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: $25,880

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,210

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoSonata
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $22,470
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $21,035
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Floor mats 115 115 85
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
3.3L V6     1,700
Sunroof     900
Premium Package 2,945    
Cargo net 40 40 41
Floor mats 95 95 68
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
3.3L V6     1,572
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 3,465 1,665 2,735
Options (change) 3,080 1,475 2,500
Destination 800 800 675
Total Price $32,215 $35,615 $25,880
Total Invoice $30,370 $33,400 $24,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,819
Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoSonata
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6234hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/50-17
Total Price$32,215$35,615$25,880
Adjustments for Features-4,605-6,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,610$29,450$25,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0
Total Invoice$30,370$33,400$24,210
Adjustments for Features-4,341-5,7820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,029$27,618$24,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,589$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoSonata
TrimEX V6SX V6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Media drive, small$5  
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$7,530$9,090$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$6,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,341-5,7820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122008
ModelSorentoSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.4 in
Length183.9 in188.9 in
Width74.2 in72.1 in
Height67.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.4 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125036%
Total Not Requested220064%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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