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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: $23,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120192019
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $39,990 $44,690
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 50 50
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Cargo cover   150 150
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 42 42
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Cargo cover   120 120
Options (change) 4,590 200 200
Options (change) 4,077 162 162
Destination 695 1,045 1,045
Total Price $23,680 $41,235 $45,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,363
Model Year201120192019
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$23,680$41,235$45,935
Adjustments for Features0-6,815-10,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,680$34,420$35,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201120192019
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
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$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$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$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,025$9,840$13,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,815$10,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-199-278

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112019
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.4 in
Length170.9 in189.0 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height57.5 in66.5 in
Curb Weight2,944 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.438.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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