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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: $4,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,709

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $4,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelSorentoGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $22,620 $23,803 $33,403
Luxury Package 2,500    
Rear spoiler 200    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Luxury Package 2,235    
Rear spoiler 154    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Options (change) 2,700 6,200 0
Options (change) 2,389 5,952 0
Destination 700 795 795
Total Price $27,695 $31,790 $35,590
Total Invoice $25,709 $30,550 $34,198

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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: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,426
Model Year200820132013
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, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,695$31,790$35,590
Adjustments for Features-6300-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,065$31,790$35,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$25,709$30,550$34,198
Adjustments for Features-5850-432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,124$30,550$33,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,216

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820132013
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 
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
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
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  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900$900 
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 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
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
Door sill trim plates $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  
Metal pedals $75$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$5,920$5,290$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-5850-432

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
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-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested252596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested212552%
Total Not Requested192548%

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