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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: $25,465

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $5,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
TrimSEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,895 $27,950 $33,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
AWD 2,250 1,700 1,700
Cargo net 100 50 50
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
AWD 2,159 1,610 1,595
Cargo net 80 40 40
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Options (change) 2,675 1,990 1,990
Options (change) 2,509 1,845 1,830
Destination 895 800 800
Total Price $25,465 $30,740 $35,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,210
Model Year201920122012
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
TrimSEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$25,465$30,740$35,940
Adjustments for Features0-3,715-7,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,465$27,025$28,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,840

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201920122012
ModelGolf / GTISorentoSorento
TrimSEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small $5 
Mirrorlink support$0  
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 $150
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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
Metal pedals  $75
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, passenger seat$100 $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$3,815$7,530$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,715$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,521-6,645

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20192012
ModelGolf / GTISorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length179.8 in183.9 in
Width70.8 in74.2 in
Height58.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,478 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

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

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