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

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Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,695

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $419

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,709

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelSorentoRabbit / GTI
TrimEXGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $23,300
Base Invoice $22,620 $21,721
Luxury Package 2,500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Cargo net   69
Luxury Package 2,235  
Rear spoiler 154  
Autobahn Package   2,796
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 2,700 4,164
Options (change) 2,389 3,924
Destination 700 650
Total Price $27,695 $28,114
Total Invoice $25,709 $26,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,134
Model Year20082008
ModelSorentoRabbit / GTI
TrimEXGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine262hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,695$28,114
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,105$28,114
Total Invoice$25,709$26,295
Adjustments for Features-5480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,161$26,295

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelSorentoRabbit / GTI
TrimEXGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Barometer$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,680$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5480

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelSorentoRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in101.5 in
Length180.7 in165.8 in
Width73.3 in68.3 in
Height68.1 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,643 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 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested220084%
Total Not Requested42516%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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