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Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,595

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $12,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,690

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $11,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelSorentoPassat
TrimEXVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,345 $39,200
Base Invoice $23,600 $36,669
Luxury Package 1,500  
Heated front seats   225
Luxury Package 1,340  
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 1,500 225
Options (change) 1,340 199
Destination 750 690
Total Price $27,595 $40,115
Total Invoice $25,690 $37,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,137
Model Year20092008
ModelSorentoPassat
TrimEXVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine262hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16235/40-18
Total Price$27,595$40,115
Adjustments for Features0-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,595$36,130
Total Invoice$25,690$37,558
Adjustments for Features0-3,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,690$33,827

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelSorentoPassat
TrimEXVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Barometer$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,080$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,731

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelSorentoPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in106.7 in
Length180.7 in188.0 in
Width73.3 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.7 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft361.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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