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2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,419

2008 Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,331

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,121

2008 Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $22,620 $26,490 $31,125
Luxury Package 2,500    
Wheel locks 29 50 50
Remote start 360 350 350
Rear spoiler 200    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,000  
Class III trailer hitch 340    
Class II trailer hitch   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Rear bumper protector   65  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Roof rack crossbars   195 195
AWD   1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Luxury Package 2,235    
Wheel locks 25 40 40
Remote start 275 280 280
Rear spoiler 154    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 850 895  
Class III trailer hitch 262    
Class II trailer hitch   280 280
Cargo net   40 40
Rear bumper protector   50  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Roof rack crossbars   150 150
AWD   1,610 1,595
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 4,424 4,000 4,435
Options (change) 3,801 3,540 3,920
Destination 700 800 800
Total Price $29,419 $32,750 $38,385
Total Invoice $27,121 $30,830 $35,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,742
Model Year200820122012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$29,419$32,750$38,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,090-5,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,419$30,660$32,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,115
Total Invoice$27,121$30,830$35,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,967-5,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,121$28,863$30,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,743

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Features Comparison: 2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Kia Sorento

Model Year200820122012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio $50 
Media drive, small $5 
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound  $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 
Altimeter$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Barometer$25  
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
Heated front seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric $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$6,490$8,580$12,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,967-5,239

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Kia Sorento

Model Year20082012
ModelSorentoSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in183.9 in
Width73.3 in74.2 in
Height68.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.737.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
2008 Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0Yes
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
2012 Kia Sorento EX V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

Option Package Details
2012 Kia Sorento SX V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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