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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: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoJetta
TrimEX V6SX V6GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $23,745
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $22,795
Floor mats 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 1,500    
Autobahn Package     2,050
Navigation system     900
Rear spoiler     375
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Floor mats 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Premium Package 1,340    
Autobahn Package     1,968
Navigation system     864
Rear spoiler     300
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,815 1,315 4,425
Options (change) 2,505 1,165 4,188
Destination 795 795 770
Total Price $31,205 $34,505 $28,940
Total Invoice $29,455 $32,380 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,847
Model Year201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoJetta
TrimEX V6SX V6GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,205$34,505$28,940
Adjustments for Features-3,760-5,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,445$29,195$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$29,455$32,380$27,753
Adjustments for Features-3,549-4,9830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,906$27,397$27,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoJetta
TrimEX V6SX V6GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0 $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,575$9,125$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,760$5,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,549-4,9830

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012
ModelSorentoJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length183.9 in182.2 in
Width74.2 in70.0 in
Height67.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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