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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: $6,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoJetta
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,700 $36,700 $39,900 $23,745
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,520 $37,540 $22,795
Touring Package 4,300      
Autobahn Package       2,050
Navigation system       900
Rear spoiler       375
6-speed automated manual       1,100
Touring Package 3,982      
Autobahn Package       1,968
Navigation system       864
Rear spoiler       300
6-speed automated manual       1,056
Options (change) 4,300 0 0 4,425
Options (change) 3,982 0 0 4,188
Destination 895 895 895 770
Total Price $35,895 $37,595 $40,795 $28,940
Total Invoice $34,031 $35,415 $38,435 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,244
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoJetta
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10550, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,895$37,595$40,795$28,940
Adjustments for Features-5,310-6,660-7,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,585$30,935$33,295$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$2,710$0
Total Invoice$34,031$35,415$38,435$27,753
Adjustments for Features-5,034-6,274-7,0660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,997$29,141$31,369$27,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$144$2,372$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoJetta
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
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$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,525$9,875$10,715$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,310$6,660$7,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,034-6,274-7,0660

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012
ModelSorentoJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length184.4 in182.2 in
Width74.2 in70.0 in
Height66.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60015%
Total Not Requested327585%

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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