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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: $34,945

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,887

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $3,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SX V63.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $29,950
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $27,513
Limited Package 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 1,500    
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 40 40  
AWD 1,700 1,700 1,950
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Sport Package     300
Navigation system     1,800
Limited Package 1,785    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Premium Package 1,340    
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 32 32  
AWD 1,615 1,595 1,900
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Sport Package     274
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 6,555 3,055 9,300
Options (change) 5,937 2,792 8,560
Destination 795 795 630
Total Price $34,945 $36,245 $39,880
Total Invoice $32,887 $34,007 $36,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,308
Model Year201120112006
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SX V63.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/45-17
Total Price$34,945$36,245$39,880
Adjustments for Features-1,585-2,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$34,060$39,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0
Total Invoice$32,887$34,007$36,703
Adjustments for Features-1,492-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,395$31,957$36,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$562$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112006
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SX V63.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,550$9,150$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$2,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,492-2,0500

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112006
ModelSorentoPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length183.9 in188.2 in
Width74.2 in71.7 in
Height67.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested87559%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested086%
Total Not Requested014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested274052%
Total Not Requested254048%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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