Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2018 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,665

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,019

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,064

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $35,995
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $34,519
Remote start 425 425  
Cargo net 50 50 100
Rear spoiler     375
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Remote start 353 353  
Cargo net 42 42 80
Rear spoiler     300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300
Options (change) 475 475 850
Options (change) 395 395 680
Destination 940 940 820
Total Price $40,515 $45,815 $37,665
Total Invoice $38,083 $42,998 $36,019

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Sorento dealer quotes or Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,423
Model Year201820182015
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$40,515$45,815$37,665
Adjustments for Features-3,710-7,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,805$38,330$37,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$38,083$42,998$36,019
Adjustments for Features-3,487-7,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,596$35,973$36,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,377$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182015
ModelSorentoSorentoPassat
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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$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  
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
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 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $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, 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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
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$8,415$12,190$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$7,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,487-7,0250

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,968 lb.3,423 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

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.