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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: $33,245

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,272

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SX V6V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $35,995
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $34,519
Premium Package 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Limited Package 2,000    
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 40 40 100
Rear spoiler     375
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Premium Package 1,340    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Limited Package 1,785    
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 32 32 80
Rear spoiler     300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300
Options (change) 4,855 1,355 850
Options (change) 4,322 1,197 680
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $33,245 $34,545 $37,665
Total Invoice $31,272 $32,412 $36,019

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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: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,213
Model Year201120112015
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SX V6V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,245$34,545$37,665
Adjustments for Features-495-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,750$33,375$37,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$31,272$32,412$36,019
Adjustments for Features-466-1,0980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,806$31,314$36,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$508$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112015
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SX V6V6 SEL Premium
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
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Cornering lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,875$6,550$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$1,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-466-1,0980

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
ModelSorentoPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length183.9 in191.6 in
Width74.2 in72.2 in
Height67.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested70047%

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