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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: $19,565

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelForteSorento
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $22,645
Base Invoice $15,230 $21,480
Premium Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Cargo tray 75 110
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Value Package   1,000
Floor mats   115
Premium Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Cargo tray 60 85
4-speed automatic 960  
Value Package   900
Floor mats   89
Options (change) 2,875 1,225
Options (change) 2,590 1,074
Destination 695 750
Total Price $19,565 $24,620
Total Invoice $18,515 $23,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,833
Model Year20102009
ModelForteSorento
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4242hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/70-16
Total Price$19,565$24,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,565$23,610
Total Invoice$18,515$23,304
Adjustments for Features0-956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,515$22,348

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102009
ModelForteSorento
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,445$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-956

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102009
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.7 in
Length178.3 in180.7 in
Width69.9 in73.3 in
Height57.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.766.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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