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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: $34,295

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $7,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,741

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $6,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6TDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $30,345
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $29,131
Cargo cover 150 150  
Cargo net 50 50 100
AWD 1,800 1,800  
Driver Assistance Package     695
Lighting Package     995
Door sill trim plates     240
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Cargo cover 120 120  
Cargo net 42 42 80
AWD 1,693 1,693  
Driver Assistance Package     598
Lighting Package     856
Door sill trim plates     200
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 3,130
Options (change) 1,855 1,855 2,790
Destination 940 940 820
Total Price $42,040 $47,340 $34,295
Total Invoice $39,543 $44,458 $32,741

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,252
Model Year201820182015
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6TDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$42,040$47,340$34,295
Adjustments for Features-5,900-9,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,140$37,665$34,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$39,543$44,458$32,741
Adjustments for Features-5,550-9,0860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,993$35,372$32,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,379$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182015
ModelSorentoSorentoGolf / GTI
TrimSX V6SX Limited 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200 $200
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$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,940$13,715$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,900$9,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,550-9,0860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
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 TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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