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Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,295

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $995

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelSorentoSorentoBeetle
TrimEX V6SX V6R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $25,450
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $24,433
Premium Package 3,300    
Limited Package 2,000    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,925
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Premium Package 2,945    
Limited Package 1,785    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,688
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,540 1,740 7,025
Options (change) 4,925 1,535 6,744
Destination 800 800 820
Total Price $34,290 $35,690 $33,295
Total Invoice $32,215 $33,460 $31,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,084
Model Year201220122015
ModelSorentoSorentoBeetle
TrimEX V6SX V6R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,290$35,690$33,295
Adjustments for Features-3,515-4,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,775$31,510$33,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$32,215$33,460$31,997
Adjustments for Features-3,302-3,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,913$29,541$31,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$628$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122015
ModelSorentoSorentoBeetle
TrimEX V6SX V6R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,050$8,715$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$4,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,302-3,9190

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122015
ModelSorentoBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length183.9 in168.4 in
Width74.2 in71.2 in
Height67.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.4 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110032%
Total Not Requested235068%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested75064%
Total Not Requested42536%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested305060%
Total Not Requested207540%

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