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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: $19,519

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $12,251

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,203

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $11,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,700 $36,700 $39,900 $18,390
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,520 $37,540 $17,138
Cargo cover 125 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 50 69
Stability control       280
Cold Weather Package       150
Cargo cover 104 104 104  
Cargo net 42 42 42 55
Stability control       247
Cold Weather Package       133
Options (change) 175 175 175 499
Options (change) 146 146 146 435
Destination 895 895 895 630
Total Price $31,770 $37,770 $40,970 $19,519
Total Invoice $30,195 $35,561 $38,581 $18,203

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,591
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,613
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10550, 10200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$31,770$37,770$40,970$19,519
Adjustments for Features-5,660-10,535-11,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,110$27,235$29,635$19,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$3,525$0
Total Invoice$30,195$35,561$38,581$18,203
Adjustments for Features-5,379-9,919-10,6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,816$25,642$27,907$18,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$826$3,091$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$7,150$12,025$12,825$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,660$10,535$11,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,379-9,919-10,6740

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152006
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.9 in
Length184.4 in164.9 in
Width74.2 in68.3 in
Height66.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.5 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.9 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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