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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat SEL   
Difference: $9,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,800 $44,100 $31,095
Advanced Technology Package 2,000    
Cargo net 50 50 100
Remote start 425 425  
Rear spoiler     375
Advanced Technology Package 1,868    
Cargo net 42 42 80
Remote start 353 353  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 2,475 475 475
Options (change) 2,263 395 380
Destination 895 895 920
Total Price $42,170 $45,470 $32,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,532
Model Year201720172020
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$42,170$45,470$32,490
Adjustments for Features-2,975-4,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,195$41,320$32,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172020
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SEL
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$9,590$10,765$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$4,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,796-3,8950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172020
ModelSorentoPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in110.4 in
Length187.4 in193.6 in
Width74.4 in72.2 in
Height66.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,326 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 V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

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