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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,495

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,555

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelPassatSorento
Trim3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $24,295
Base Invoice $27,513 $22,620
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Luxury Package   2,500
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Luxury Package   2,235
Options (change) 2,750 2,500
Options (change) 2,513 2,235
Destination 630 700
Total Price $33,330 $27,495
Total Invoice $30,656 $25,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,365
Model Year20062008
ModelPassatSorento
Trim3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/70-16
Total Price$33,330$27,495
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,530$27,495
Total Invoice$30,656$25,555
Adjustments for Features-7360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,920$25,555

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062008
ModelPassatSorento
Trim3.6 VR6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Barometer $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,290$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7360

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062008
ModelPassatSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in106.7 in
Length188.2 in180.7 in
Width71.7 in73.3 in
Height58.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.266.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested249065%
Total Not Requested134035%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested2625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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