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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: $27,095

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,219

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $4,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,345 $24,295
Base Invoice $23,600 $23,323
Sunroof 800  
Rear spoiler 200  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Sunroof 715  
Rear spoiler 154  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 1,000 5,530
Options (change) 869 5,310
Destination 750 770
Total Price $27,095 $30,595
Total Invoice $25,219 $29,403

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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: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,636
Model Year20092011
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine262hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$27,095$30,595
Adjustments for Features0-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,095$30,025
Total Invoice$25,219$29,403
Adjustments for Features0-548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,219$28,855

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Barometer$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,320$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-548

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

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