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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: $33,035

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,452

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimSX Limited V61.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,500 $29,385
Base Invoice $38,987 $28,210
Technology Package 2,500  
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo net 50 100
AWD 1,800  
Driver Assistance Package   1,495
Lighting Package   995
Door sill trim plates   240
Technology Package 2,305  
Cargo cover 120  
Cargo net 42 80
AWD 1,693  
Driver Assistance Package   1,286
Lighting Package   856
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 4,500 2,830
Options (change) 4,160 2,422
Destination 895 820
Total Price $46,895 $33,035
Total Invoice $44,042 $31,452

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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: $7,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,002
Model Year20162016
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimSX Limited V61.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$46,895$33,035
Adjustments for Features-5,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,945$33,035
Total Invoice$44,042$31,452
Adjustments for Features-5,5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,454$31,452

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimSX Limited V61.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,115$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5880

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelSorentoGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.4 in103.5 in
Length187.4 in179.6 in
Width74.4 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested180061%
Total Not Requested115039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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