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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelBeetleSorentoSorento
TrimR-Line SELEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,550 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $31,249 $26,490 $31,125
Premium Package   3,300  
Limited Package   2,000  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Premium Package   2,945  
Limited Package   1,785  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 0 5,540 1,740
Options (change) 0 4,925 1,535
Destination 820 800 800
Total Price $33,370 $34,290 $35,690
Total Invoice $32,069 $32,215 $33,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,630
Model Year201720122012
ModelBeetleSorentoSorento
TrimR-Line SELEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$33,370$34,290$35,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,890-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$32,400$33,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$32,069$32,215$33,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,776-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$30,439$31,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$626

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201720122012
ModelBeetleSorentoSorento
TrimR-Line SELEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,110$7,000$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,890$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,776-2,395

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleSorento
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in183.9 in
Width71.2 in74.2 in
Height58.5 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 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
15.4 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.437.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125036%
Total Not Requested220064%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested30026%

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