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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSorentoSorento
TrimSSEEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $26,490 $31,125
iPod integration 199 199    
Heated front seats 225      
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Sunroof 1,000      
Floor mats     115 115
Cargo cover     125 125
Panoramic sunroof       1,500
iPod integration 176 176    
Heated front seats 199      
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Sunroof 883      
Floor mats     95 95
Cargo cover     100 100
Panoramic sunroof       1,340
Options (change) 1,903 678 240 1,740
Options (change) 1,568 486 195 1,535
Destination 650 650 800 800
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $28,990 $35,690
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $27,485 $33,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,562
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSorentoSorento
TrimSSEEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$28,990$35,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-5,615-10,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$23,375$25,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$2,140
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$27,485$33,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-5,324-9,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$22,161$23,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$1,760

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSorentoSorento
TrimSSEEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive, small  $5 
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,665$2,915$7,280$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$5,615$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-5,324-9,539

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082012
ModelNew BeetleSorento
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in183.9 in
Width67.9 in74.2 in
Height59.0 in67.3 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.037.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft372.5 ft3

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