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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: $34,565

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $990

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,435

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelPassatSorentoSorento
TrimV6 SEL PremiumEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,265 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $32,860 $26,490 $31,125
Cargo net 95 50 50
Rear spoiler 375    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Remote start   350 350
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Cargo net 69 40 40
Rear spoiler 300    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
Remote start   280 280
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 470 5,815 2,015
Options (change) 369 5,145 1,755
Destination 820 800 800
Total Price $35,555 $34,565 $35,965
Total Invoice $34,049 $32,435 $33,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,392
Model Year201420122012
ModelPassatSorentoSorento
TrimV6 SEL PremiumEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$35,555$34,565$35,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,895-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,555$32,670$33,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$34,049$32,435$33,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,778-2,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,049$30,657$31,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$626

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201420122012
ModelPassatSorentoSorento
TrimV6 SEL PremiumEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $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
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Cornering lights$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
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$4,030$5,925$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,778-2,397

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142012
ModelPassatSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in183.9 in
Width72.2 in74.2 in
Height58.5 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.937.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.972.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested30026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165048%
Total Not Requested180052%

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