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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: $24,065

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $1,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,074

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $1,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelSorentoJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $22,620 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
Rear spoiler 200 375 375     375
Sunroof 800          
Premium Package   1,440        
Rear spoiler 154 300 300     300
Sunroof 715          
Premium Package   1,382        
Options (change) 1,000 1,815 375 0 0 375
Options (change) 869 1,682 300 0 0 300
Destination 700 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $25,995 $25,600 $24,065 $30,120 $31,975 $25,115
Total Invoice $24,189 $24,548 $23,074 $28,948 $30,728 $24,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $254
Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelSorentoJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M5S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10400, 9?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,995$25,600$24,065$30,120$31,975$25,115
Adjustments for Features-2,620-740-1,115-2,815-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,375$24,860$22,950$27,305$28,135$25,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0$4,355$5,185$2,165
Total Invoice$24,189$24,548$23,074$28,948$30,728$24,082
Adjustments for Features-2,438-710-1,069-2,705-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,751$23,838$22,005$26,243$27,038$24,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,833$0$4,238$5,033$2,077

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelSorentoJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manual $150   $150
5-speed manual  $0   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Rearview camera    $200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo net$40     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper$175     
Wiper de-icer$25     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Rear bumper protector$40     
Skid plates$150     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40     
Tow hook(s), rear$25     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  $325
CD player$125  $125$125 
HD radio $50$50  $50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25     
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150     
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Barometer$25     
Compass$0  $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$5,270$3,390$3,765$5,465$6,490$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,620$740$1,115$2,815$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,438-710-1,069-2,705-3,6900

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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