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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: $31,150

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $55

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,455

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelSorentoSorentoJetta
TrimEX V6SX V6GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $24,535
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $23,553
Floor mats 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 1,500    
Navigation Package     2,030
Autobahn Package     2,290
Rear spoiler     375
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Floor mats 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Premium Package 1,340    
Navigation Package     1,948
Autobahn Package     2,200
Rear spoiler     300
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,815 1,315 5,795
Options (change) 2,505 1,165 5,504
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $31,205 $34,505 $31,150
Total Invoice $29,455 $32,380 $29,877

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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: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,178
Model Year201120112014
ModelSorentoSorentoJetta
TrimEX V6SX V6GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6210hp 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$31,150
Adjustments for Features-1,860-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,345$31,095$31,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$29,455$32,380$29,877
Adjustments for Features-1,756-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,699$29,180$29,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,481$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112014
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 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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  $100
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,050$8,600$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,756-3,2000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112014
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.3,158 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 camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%
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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