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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
TrimRSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $38,800 $44,100
Base Invoice $33,207 $36,470 $41,385
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
Cargo cover   150 150
AWD   1,800 1,800
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
Cargo cover   120 120
AWD   1,693 1,693
Options (change) 1,500 1,950 1,950
Options (change) 1,440 1,813 1,813
Destination 770 895 895
Total Price $36,860 $41,645 $46,945
Total Invoice $35,417 $39,178 $44,093

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,636
Model Year201220172017
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
TrimRSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$36,860$41,645$46,945
Adjustments for Features0-6,800-10,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$34,845$36,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525
Total Invoice$35,417$39,178$44,093
Adjustments for Features0-6,397-9,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$32,781$34,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,379

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220172017
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
TrimRSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
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
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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  
Total Value of Features$4,815$11,615$15,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,800$10,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,397-9,933

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTISorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in109.4 in
Length165.4 in187.4 in
Width70.3 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.038.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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