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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: $27,695

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,709

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $4,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelSorentoGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $22,620 $23,611 $33,207
Luxury Package 2,500    
Rear spoiler 200    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Luxury Package 2,235    
Rear spoiler 154    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 2,700 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 2,389 5,760 1,440
Destination 700 770 770
Total Price $27,695 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $25,709 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,956
Model Year200720122012
ModelSorentoGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine262hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,695$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-5650-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,130$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$25,709$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-5240-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,185$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720122012
ModelSorentoGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$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
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
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
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Barometer$25  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,605$4,040$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5240-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in101.5 in
Length180.7 in165.4 in
Width73.3 in70.3 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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