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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: $30,470

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,223

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelSorentoSorentoJetta
TrimEX V6SX V6GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $23,945
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $22,987
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,300    
Floor mats 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Navigation Package     2,005
Autobahn Package     2,250
Rear spoiler     375
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 2,945    
Floor mats 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Navigation Package     1,925
Autobahn Package     2,160
Rear spoiler     300
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,415 1,615 5,730
Options (change) 4,825 1,435 5,441
Destination 800 800 795
Total Price $34,165 $35,565 $30,470
Total Invoice $32,115 $33,360 $29,223

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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: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $689
Model Year201220122013
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)550, 10550, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,165$35,565$30,470
Adjustments for Features-3,810-4,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,355$31,090$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$32,115$33,360$29,223
Adjustments for Features-3,581-4,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,534$29,162$29,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$628$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122013
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Universal garage door opener$100$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 
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 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,975$8,640$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$4,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,581-4,1980

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122013
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested3009%
Total Not Requested315091%

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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