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Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,460

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,625

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelSorentoGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,995 $26,995 $27,995 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $23,270 $25,915 $26,875 $28,171 $29,131
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595        
Rear spoiler 200        
Cargo net   100 100 100 100
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531        
Rear spoiler 154        
Cargo net   80 80 80 80
Options (change) 795 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 685 80 80 80 80
Destination 670 820 820 820 820
Total Price $26,460 $27,915 $28,915 $30,265 $31,265
Total Invoice $24,625 $26,815 $27,775 $29,071 $30,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelSorentoGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine192hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionA5T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,460$27,915$28,915$30,265$31,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-1,275-3,650-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,460$25,590$27,640$26,615$28,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$1,025$3,075
Total Invoice$24,625$26,815$27,775$29,071$30,031
Adjustments for Features0-2,233-1,225-3,506-2,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,625$24,582$26,550$25,565$27,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,968$983$2,952

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelSorentoGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150 $150
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Barometer$25    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,190$6,515$5,465$7,840$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$1,275$3,650$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,233-1,225-3,506-2,497

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062015
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in103.5 in
Length179.8 in179.6 in
Width73.3 in70.8 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft366.5 ft3

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