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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: $30,545

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
Trim1.8T SELEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $28,210 $26,490 $31,125
Cargo net 100 50 50
Door sill trim plates 240    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
AWD   1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Cargo net 80 40 40
Door sill trim plates 200    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
AWD   1,610 1,595
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 340 7,290 3,490
Options (change) 280 6,575 3,170
Destination 820 800 800
Total Price $30,545 $36,040 $37,440
Total Invoice $29,310 $33,865 $35,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $317
Model Year201620122012
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
Trim1.8T SELEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$30,545$36,040$37,440
Adjustments for Features0-4,510-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,545$31,530$32,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$29,310$33,865$35,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,238-4,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,310$29,627$30,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$617

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201620122012
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
Trim1.8T SELEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,415$7,925$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,510$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,238-4,851

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTISorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length179.6 in183.9 in
Width70.8 in74.2 in
Height58.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.437.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150043%
Total Not Requested195057%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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