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Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Tiburon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Tiburon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,560

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $9,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,135

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $9,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoTiburon
TrimEX V6SX V6GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $19,925
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $18,880
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 45
Floor mats 115 115 90
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Limited Package     1,500
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Premium Package 2,945    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40 36
Floor mats 95 95 73
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Limited Package     1,179
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 3,590 1,790 1,960
Options (change) 3,180 1,575 1,580
Destination 800 800 675
Total Price $32,340 $35,740 $22,560
Total Invoice $30,470 $33,500 $21,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tiburon GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,141
Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoTiburon
TrimEX V6SX V6GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6172hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10220, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,340$35,740$22,560
Adjustments for Features-7,635-9,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,705$26,545$22,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0
Total Invoice$30,470$33,500$21,135
Adjustments for Features-7,194-8,6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,276$24,881$21,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoTiburon
TrimEX V6SX V6GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
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 
USB port$25$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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Total Value of Features$9,630$11,190$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,635$9,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,194-8,6190

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Model Year20122008
ModelSorentoTiburon
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.6 in
Length183.9 in173.0 in
Width74.2 in69.3 in
Height67.3 in52.4 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,899 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in50.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in29.9 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90026%
Total Not Requested255074%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tiburon GT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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