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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: $25,995

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $430

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,189

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelSorentoJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,620 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Rear spoiler 200 375 375  
Sunroof 800      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Rear spoiler 154 300 300  
Sunroof 715      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 1,000 610 610 235
Options (change) 869 485 485 185
Destination 700 820 820 820
Total Price $25,995 $26,425 $28,425 $28,950
Total Invoice $24,189 $25,300 $27,220 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,541
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelSorentoJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,995$26,425$28,425$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,770-3,620-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,995$23,655$24,805$27,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150$3,775
Total Invoice$24,189$25,300$27,220$27,784
Adjustments for Features0-2,652-3,467-1,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,189$22,648$23,753$26,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,105$3,677

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelSorentoJettaJettaJetta
TrimEX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Barometer$25   
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals   $75
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,070$6,840$7,690$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,770$3,620$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,652-3,467-1,459

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082017
ModelSorentoJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in104.4 in
Length180.7 in183.3 in
Width73.3 in70.0 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft315.7 ft3

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