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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: $21,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $33,000
Base Invoice $16,660 $31,297
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Universal garage door opener 70  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Cargo net 40 50
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats   135
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Cargo net 32 42
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Floor mats   108
Options (change) 2,990 185
Options (change) 2,662 150
Destination 695 940
Total Price $21,180 $34,125
Total Invoice $20,017 $32,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,189
Model Year20102018
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$21,180$34,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$29,720
Total Invoice$20,017$32,387
Adjustments for Features0-4,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,017$28,206

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102018
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,070$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,181

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102018
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.4 in
Length178.3 in187.4 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height57.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,878 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
14.7 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.738.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.773.0 ft3

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