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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: $32,885

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $10,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162019
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimSX LimitedSX Limited V6SE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $41,500 $29,995
Technology Package 2,500 2,500  
Cargo net 50 50 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Rear spoiler     375
LED headlights     1,195
Technology Package 2,305 2,305  
Cargo net 42 42 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Rear spoiler     300
LED headlights     1,028
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 1,995
Options (change) 2,347 2,347 1,678
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $43,345 $44,945 $32,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,397
Model Year201620162019
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimSX LimitedSX Limited V6SE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4290hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19235/40-19
Total Price$43,345$44,945$32,885
Adjustments for Features-7,165-8,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,180$36,155$32,885
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162019
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimSX LimitedSX Limited V6SE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,940$12,565$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,165$8,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,735-8,2590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162019
ModelSorentoPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in110.4 in
Length187.4 in191.6 in
Width74.4 in72.2 in
Height66.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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