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Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,565

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $4,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,733

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $3,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelSorentoJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSESELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $18,195 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $22,620 $17,467 $20,539 $22,075
Sunroof 800 1,250 900  
Convenience Package   1,350    
Sunroof 715 1,200 864  
Convenience Package   1,296    
Options (change) 800 2,600 900 0
Options (change) 715 2,496 864 0
Destination 700 770 770 770
Total Price $25,795 $21,565 $23,065 $23,765
Total Invoice $24,035 $20,733 $22,173 $22,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $875
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelSorentoJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSESELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT5M5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,795$21,565$23,065$23,765
Adjustments for Features-2,6050-1,175-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$21,565$21,890$23,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$1,750
Total Invoice$24,035$20,733$22,173$22,845
Adjustments for Features-2,4270-1,130-433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,608$20,733$21,043$22,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310$1,679

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelSorentoJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSESELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Barometer$25   
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125 $125 
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,520$1,915$3,090$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$0$1,175$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4270-1,130-433

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
ModelSorentoJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in104.4 in
Length180.7 in182.2 in
Width73.3 in70.0 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.7 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62539%
Total Not Requested99061%

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