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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: $34,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,739

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,000 $35,000 $38,300 $32,950
Base Invoice $28,472 $32,925 $36,035 $31,600
Touring Package 4,400      
Cargo net 50 50 50 95
Remote start 425 425 425  
Rear spoiler       375
Touring Package 4,072      
Cargo net 42 42 42 69
Remote start 353 353 353  
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 4,875 475 475 470
Options (change) 4,467 395 395 369
Destination 850 850 850 770
Total Price $35,725 $36,325 $39,625 $34,190
Total Invoice $33,789 $34,170 $37,280 $32,739

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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: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,617
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10550, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$35,725$36,325$39,625$34,190
Adjustments for Features-2,820-3,045-3,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,905$33,280$35,740$34,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$2,835$0
Total Invoice$33,789$34,170$37,280$32,739
Adjustments for Features-2,667-2,864-3,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,122$31,306$33,625$32,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$184$2,503$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedV6 SEL Premium
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,975$6,200$7,040$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$3,045$3,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,667-2,864-3,6550

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142012
ModelSorentoPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length184.4 in191.6 in
Width74.2 in72.2 in
Height66.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.9 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117530%
Total Not Requested270070%

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