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Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,235

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,592

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXSX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $41,500
Base Invoice $19,707 $38,987
Technology Package 1,900  
Premium Package 2,300  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 115
Floor mats 115  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo cover   150
Technology Package 1,717  
Premium Package 2,079  
Cargo net 42 42
Cargo tray 67 93
Floor mats 93  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Cargo cover   120
Options (change) 4,520 315
Options (change) 4,060 255
Destination 825 895
Total Price $26,235 $42,710
Total Invoice $24,592 $40,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,084
Model Year20152016
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXSX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19
Total Price$26,235$42,710
Adjustments for Features0-6,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$35,835
Total Invoice$24,592$40,137
Adjustments for Features0-6,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,592$33,676

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20152016
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXSX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,800$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,461

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20152016
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.4 in
Length171.3 in187.4 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,067 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.238.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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