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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: $32,605

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $3,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,287

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $2,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEX V6SX V6TDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $30,345
Base Invoice $26,490 $29,765 $29,131
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,400 3,200  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo cover 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 100
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Door sill trim plates     240
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 3,035 2,860  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo cover 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40 80
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Door sill trim plates     200
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 7,390 5,190 1,440
Options (change) 6,665 4,690 1,336
Destination 800 800 820
Total Price $36,140 $37,690 $32,605
Total Invoice $33,955 $35,255 $31,287

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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: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,781
Model Year201320132015
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEX V6SX V6TDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine276hp V6276hp V6150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,140$37,690$32,605
Adjustments for Features-4,735-5,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,405$32,240$32,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$0
Total Invoice$33,955$35,255$31,287
Adjustments for Features-4,449-5,0980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,506$30,157$31,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$651$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132015
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEX V6SX V6TDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,950$8,665$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$5,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,449-5,0980

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length183.9 in179.6 in
Width74.2 in70.8 in
Height67.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Surround sound250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130039%
Total Not Requested201561%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested192569%
Total Not Requested85531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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