New-car shoppers continually debate between buying a fully loaded economy vehicle or a base-trim premium car.
When buyers realize that $40,000 can either buy a Kia or a Volvo, some interesting comparisons arise. Is it better to get a lower-end brand with the latest high-end features or a luxury brand that’s missing some desirable options?
For the sake of comparison, I spent the weekend shopping for two vehicles: a 2016 Volvo XC90 T5 FWD Momentum and a 2017 Kia Sorento Limited V6.
The base price of the Volvo is $2,450 more than that of the loaded Kia. Is the extra cost worth it?