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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: $27,795

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,844

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelSorentoGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,345 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $23,600 $28,171 $29,131
Luxury Package 1,500    
Rear spoiler 200    
Cargo net   100 100
Luxury Package 1,340    
Rear spoiler 154    
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 1,700 100 100
Options (change) 1,494 80 80
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $27,795 $30,265 $31,265
Total Invoice $25,844 $29,071 $30,031

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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: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,255
Model Year200920152015
ModelSorentoGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine262hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,795$30,265$31,265
Adjustments for Features-40-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,755$29,215$31,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$25,844$29,071$30,031
Adjustments for Features-37-1,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,807$28,062$30,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,969

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920152015
ModelSorentoGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
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  
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Barometer$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,630$6,640$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-37-1,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092015
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in103.5 in
Length180.7 in179.6 in
Width73.3 in70.8 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,084 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
31.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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