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Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelSorentoSorentoNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEX V6SX V6SSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $16,381 $19,538
Cargo cover 125 125    
Floor mats 115 115    
Panoramic sunroof   1,500    
iPod integration     199 199
Heated front seats     225  
Rear spoiler     479 479
Sunroof     1,000  
Cargo cover 100 100    
Floor mats 95 95    
Panoramic sunroof   1,340    
iPod integration     176 176
Heated front seats     199  
Rear spoiler     310 310
Sunroof     883  
Options (change) 240 1,740 1,903 678
Options (change) 195 1,535 1,568 486
Destination 800 800 650 650
Total Price $28,990 $35,690 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $27,485 $33,460 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,562
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelSorentoSorentoNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEX V6SX V6SSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,990$35,690$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-5,615-10,1750-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,375$25,515$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0$575
Total Invoice$27,485$33,460$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-5,324-9,5390-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,161$23,921$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$0$892

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelSorentoSorentoNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEX V6SX V6SSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear bumper protector $40  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50   
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive, small$5   
Navigation system $600  
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$7,280$11,840$1,665$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$10,175$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,324-9,5390-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122008
ModelSorentoNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length183.9 in161.1 in
Width74.2 in67.9 in
Height67.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.5 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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