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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: $15,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020202020
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $35,490 $40,090
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Universal garage door opener 70    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Floor mats   155  
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Universal garage door opener 55    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
5-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Floor mats   129  
Options (change) 2,990 205 50
Options (change) 2,662 171 42
Destination 695 1,120 1,120
Total Price $21,180 $36,815 $41,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,099
Model Year201020202020
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$21,180$36,815$41,260
Adjustments for Features0-5,630-8,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$31,185$32,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201020202020
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,070$7,700$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,630$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-197-244

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20102020
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.4 in
Length178.3 in189.0 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height57.5 in66.5 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,968 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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