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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: $42,890

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $39,200
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $36,669
Advanced Technology Package 2,000    
Cargo net 50 50  
Cargo cover 150 150  
AWD 1,800 1,800  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Adaptive cruise control     975
Navigation system     1,800
Advanced Technology Package 1,868    
Cargo net 42 42  
Cargo cover 120 120  
AWD 1,693 1,693  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Adaptive cruise control     861
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 4,000 2,000 3,000
Options (change) 3,723 1,855 2,649
Destination 940 940 690
Total Price $44,040 $47,340 $42,890
Total Invoice $41,411 $44,458 $40,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,403
Model Year201820182008
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19235/40-18
Total Price$44,040$47,340$42,890
Adjustments for Features-6,175-7,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,865$39,990$42,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$0
Total Invoice$41,411$44,458$40,008
Adjustments for Features-5,806-6,9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,605$37,555$40,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182008
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$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 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,965$13,140$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,175$7,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,806-6,9030

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
ModelSorentoPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.4 in106.7 in
Length187.4 in188.0 in
Width74.4 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.7 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested65025%
Total Not Requested195075%

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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