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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,519

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,521

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,203

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
TrimGLSEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $17,138 $26,490 $31,125
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
Cargo net 69 50 50
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
Cargo net 55 40 40
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 499 290 1,790
Options (change) 435 235 1,575
Destination 630 800 800
Total Price $19,519 $29,040 $35,740
Total Invoice $18,203 $27,525 $33,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,006
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,095
Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
TrimGLSEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$19,519$29,040$35,740
Adjustments for Features0-5,515-9,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,519$23,525$25,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,405
Total Invoice$18,203$27,525$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-5,227-9,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,203$22,298$24,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,007

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
TrimGLSEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
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  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$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
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50 
Media drive, small $5 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $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
Outside temperature display $50$50
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,690$7,205$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,515$9,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,227-9,195

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTISorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in106.3 in
Length164.9 in183.9 in
Width68.3 in74.2 in
Height56.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 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
18.0 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.037.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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