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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: $33,035

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,452

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
Trim1.8T SELSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $28,210 $36,748 $41,663
Driver Assistance Package 1,495    
Lighting Package 995    
Cargo net 100 50 50
Door sill trim plates 240    
Advanced Technology Package   2,000  
Cargo cover   150 150
AWD   1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Package 1,286    
Lighting Package 856    
Cargo net 80 42 42
Door sill trim plates 200    
Advanced Technology Package   1,868  
Cargo cover   120 120
AWD   1,693 1,693
Options (change) 2,830 4,000 2,000
Options (change) 2,422 3,723 1,855
Destination 820 940 940
Total Price $33,035 $44,040 $47,340
Total Invoice $31,452 $41,411 $44,458

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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: $5,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,364
Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
Trim1.8T SELSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$33,035$44,040$47,340
Adjustments for Features0-5,950-7,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,035$38,090$40,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125
Total Invoice$31,452$41,411$44,458
Adjustments for Features0-5,595-6,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,452$35,816$37,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,951

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
Trim1.8T SELSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,765$9,715$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,950$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,595-6,691

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTISorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in109.4 in
Length179.6 in187.4 in
Width70.8 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.438.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested200068%
Total Not Requested95032%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested195075%
Total Not Requested65025%

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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