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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: $22,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,977

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $24,995
Base Invoice $18,670 $23,270
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   595
Rear spoiler   200
Leather seating surfaces   900
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   531
Rear spoiler   154
Leather seating surfaces   804
Options (change) 1,790 1,695
Options (change) 1,557 1,489
Destination 750 670
Total Price $22,140 $27,360
Total Invoice $20,977 $25,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,461
Model Year20122006
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4192hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/70-16
Total Price$22,140$27,360
Adjustments for Features-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,130$27,360
Total Invoice$20,977$25,429
Adjustments for Features-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,968$25,429

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122006
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
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 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Barometer $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,150$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-90

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122006
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.7 in
Length170.9 in179.8 in
Width69.9 in73.3 in
Height57.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.4,113 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 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%

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