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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: $36,040

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $5,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,865

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $5,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SX V6VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $39,200
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $36,669
Premium Package 3,300    
Limited Package 2,000    
Cargo net 50 50  
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Navigation system     1,800
Premium Package 2,945    
Limited Package 1,785    
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 7,290 3,490 2,025
Options (change) 6,575 3,170 1,788
Destination 800 800 690
Total Price $36,040 $37,440 $41,915
Total Invoice $33,865 $35,095 $39,147

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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: $7,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,771
Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SX V6VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine276hp V6276hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,040$37,440$41,915
Adjustments for Features-1,585-2,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,455$35,190$41,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$33,865$35,095$39,147
Adjustments for Features-1,489-2,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,376$32,986$39,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SX V6VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250$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 
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 bumper protector $40 
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 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration  $100
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,500$9,165$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$2,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,489-2,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelSorentoPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length183.9 in188.0 in
Width74.2 in71.7 in
Height67.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165048%
Total Not Requested180052%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested85072%
Total Not Requested32528%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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