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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: $36,090

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,915

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEX V6SX V6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $34,795
Base Invoice $26,490 $29,765 $33,403
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,400 3,200  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo cover 125 125  
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 3,035 2,860  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo cover 100 100  
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 7,340 5,140 1,720
Options (change) 6,625 4,650 1,651
Destination 800 800 795
Total Price $36,090 $37,640 $37,310
Total Invoice $33,915 $35,215 $35,849

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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: $5,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,149
Model Year201320132013
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEX V6SX V6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,090$37,640$37,310
Adjustments for Features-4,485-5,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,605$32,440$37,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$0
Total Invoice$33,915$35,215$35,849
Adjustments for Features-4,215-4,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,700$30,350$35,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132013
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $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 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$9,175$9,890$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,485$5,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,215-4,8650

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132013
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Surround sound250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1003%
Total Not Requested321597%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60022%
Total Not Requested218078%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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