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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: $33,030

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $3,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,170

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEX V6SX V6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $34,590
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $33,207
Premium Package 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo cover 125 125  
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Premium Package 1,340    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo cover 100 100  
AWD 1,615 1,595  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 4,640 3,140 1,500
Options (change) 4,220 2,860 1,440
Destination 795 795 770
Total Price $33,030 $36,330 $36,860
Total Invoice $31,170 $34,075 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,922
Model Year201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEX V6SX V6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,030$36,330$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,835-4,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,195$31,945$36,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$31,170$34,075$35,417
Adjustments for Features-2,675-4,1130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,495$29,962$35,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,467$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEX V6SX V6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,225$9,775$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$4,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,675-4,1130

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length183.9 in165.4 in
Width74.2 in70.3 in
Height67.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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