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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: $37,870

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,885

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $3,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,700 $36,700 $39,900 $39,200
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,520 $37,540 $36,669
Touring Package 4,300      
Cargo net 50 50 50  
Cargo cover 125 125 125  
AWD 1,800 1,800 1,800  
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       225
Navigation system       1,800
Touring Package 3,982      
Cargo net 42 42 42  
Cargo cover 104 104 104  
AWD 1,708 1,693 1,693  
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       199
Navigation system       1,589
Options (change) 6,275 1,975 1,975 2,025
Options (change) 5,836 1,839 1,839 1,788
Destination 895 895 895 690
Total Price $37,870 $39,570 $42,770 $41,915
Total Invoice $35,885 $37,254 $40,274 $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: $5,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,788
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10550, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19235/40-18
Total Price$37,870$39,570$42,770$41,915
Adjustments for Features-1,610-2,960-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,260$36,610$38,970$41,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$2,710$0
Total Invoice$35,885$37,254$40,274$39,147
Adjustments for Features-1,526-2,787-3,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,359$34,467$36,696$39,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$108$2,337$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2015201520152008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,800$9,150$9,990$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$2,960$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,526-2,787-3,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152008
ModelSorentoPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length184.4 in188.0 in
Width74.2 in71.7 in
Height66.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,894 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft361.7 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 liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135035%
Total Not Requested252565%

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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