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2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2018 Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2018 Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,385

2012 Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $4,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,845

2012 Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $4,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,150 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $31,125 $36,748 $41,663
AWD 1,700 1,800 1,800
Class II trailer hitch 350 395 395
Cargo net 50 50 50
Wheel locks 50 55 55
Cargo cover 125 150 150
Roof rack crossbars 195 225 225
Remote start 350 425 425
Floor mats 115    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500    
AWD 1,595 1,693 1,693
Class II trailer hitch 280 327 327
Cargo net 40 42 42
Wheel locks 40 42 42
Cargo cover 100 120 120
Roof rack crossbars 150 187 187
Remote start 280 353 353
Floor mats 95    
Panoramic sunroof 1,340    
Options (change) 4,435 3,100 3,100
Options (change) 3,920 2,764 2,764
Destination 800 940 940
Total Price $38,385 $43,140 $48,440
Total Invoice $35,845 $40,452 $45,367

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2018 Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,943
Model Year201220182018
ModelSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$38,385$43,140$48,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,385$41,365$42,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525
Total Invoice$35,845$40,452$45,367
Adjustments for Features0-1,664-5,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,845$38,788$40,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,381

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Features Comparison: 2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2018 Kia Sorento

Model Year201220182018
ModelSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,550$6,325$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,664-5,198

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2018 Kia Sorento

Model Year20122018
ModelSorentoSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.4 in
Length183.9 in187.4 in
Width74.2 in74.4 in
Height67.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2018 Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2018 Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested17564%
Total Not Requested10036%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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