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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $18,670 $26,490 $31,125
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Premium Package   3,300  
Limited Package   2,000  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 40 40
Premium Package   2,945  
Limited Package   1,785  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 3,590 5,590 1,790
Options (change) 3,127 4,965 1,575
Destination 750 800 800
Total Price $23,940 $34,340 $35,740
Total Invoice $22,547 $32,255 $33,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,622
Model Year201220122012
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$23,940$34,340$35,740
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$29,990$30,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$22,547$32,255$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-4,086-4,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$28,169$28,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220122012
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50 
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,500$6,850$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,086-4,701

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in183.9 in
Width69.9 in74.2 in
Height57.5 in67.3 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.437.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft372.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125036%
Total Not Requested220064%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72562%
Total Not Requested45038%

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