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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: $26,090

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,032

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $5,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimLX V6EX V6SX V6SX Limited V6S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,700 $32,100 $38,300 $41,500 $21,580
Base Invoice $27,683 $30,456 $36,006 $38,987 $20,718
Floor mats 150 150      
Cargo cover 150 150 150 150  
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 100
AWD 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,250
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250      
Door sill trim plates         240
6-speed automated manual         1,100
Floor mats 125 125      
Cargo cover 120 120 120 120  
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 80
AWD 1,742 1,708 1,693 1,693 2,159
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208      
Door sill trim plates         200
6-speed automated manual         1,055
Options (change) 2,400 2,400 2,000 2,000 3,690
Options (change) 2,237 2,203 1,855 1,855 3,494
Destination 895 895 895 895 820
Total Price $31,995 $35,395 $41,195 $44,395 $26,090
Total Invoice $30,815 $33,554 $38,756 $41,737 $25,032

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,460
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimLX V6EX V6SX V6SX Limited V6S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 12630, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$31,995$35,395$41,195$44,395$26,090
Adjustments for Features-685-4,285-8,425-10,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,310$31,110$32,770$34,295$26,090
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$1,660$3,185$0
Total Invoice$30,815$33,554$38,756$41,737$25,032
Adjustments for Features-660-4,062-7,926-9,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,155$29,492$30,830$32,242$25,032
Cost Above Minimum$663$0$1,338$2,750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimLX V6EX V6SX V6SX Limited V6S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate  $350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125 
Remote app    $25
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
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   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support    $0
Navigation system  $600$600 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system    $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$125 
Compass    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $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$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,750$9,350$13,490$15,165$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$4,285$8,425$10,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-660-4,062-7,926-9,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162017
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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual-950No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested200-27%
Total Not Requested-935127%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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