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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: $20,880

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,772

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $24,295
Base Invoice $17,520 $22,620
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40  
Luxury Package   2,500
Rear spoiler   200
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32  
Luxury Package   2,235
Rear spoiler   154
Options (change) 1,790 2,700
Options (change) 1,557 2,389
Destination 695 700
Total Price $20,880 $27,695
Total Invoice $19,772 $25,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,533
Model Year20112007
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4262hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/70-16
Total Price$20,880$27,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,880$25,105
Total Invoice$19,772$25,709
Adjustments for Features0-2,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,772$23,305

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112007
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Barometer $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,725$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,404

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112007
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.7 in
Length170.9 in180.7 in
Width69.9 in73.3 in
Height57.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,896 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 Headroom38.4 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		19.4 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft366.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested210080%
Total Not Requested52520%

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