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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: $31,540

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,166

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimSXSX Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,000 $38,300 $29,385
Base Invoice $32,925 $36,035 $28,210
Cargo cover 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 100
AWD 1,800 1,800  
Lighting Package     995
Door sill trim plates     240
Cargo cover 104 104  
Cargo net 42 42 80
AWD 1,697 1,693  
Lighting Package     856
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 1,975 1,975 1,335
Options (change) 1,843 1,839 1,136
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $37,825 $41,125 $31,540
Total Invoice $35,618 $38,724 $30,166

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,582
Model Year201420142016
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimSXSX Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
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)235/55-19235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$37,825$41,125$31,540
Adjustments for Features-4,110-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,715$36,175$31,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,460$0
Total Invoice$35,618$38,724$30,166
Adjustments for Features-3,870-4,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,748$34,063$30,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420142016
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimSXSX Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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 
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$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,625$8,465$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,870-4,6610

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142016
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length184.4 in179.6 in
Width74.2 in70.8 in
Height66.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,894 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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