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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: $24,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelForteSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSXEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $30,000 $35,000 $38,300
Base Invoice $18,670 $28,472 $32,925 $36,035
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 750      
Technology Package 1,800      
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Cargo tray 75 95 95 95
Touring Package   4,400    
Cargo cover   125 125 125
Leather Package 870      
Sunroof 655      
Technology Package 1,570      
Cargo net 32 42 42 42
Cargo tray 60 78 78 78
Touring Package   4,072    
Cargo cover   104 104 104
Options (change) 3,665 4,670 270 270
Options (change) 3,187 4,296 224 224
Destination 750 850 850 850
Total Price $24,015 $35,520 $36,120 $39,420
Total Invoice $22,607 $33,618 $33,999 $37,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,965
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelForteSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSXEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$24,015$35,520$36,120$39,420
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-4,500-5,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,015$31,245$31,620$34,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$375$2,835
Total Invoice$22,607$33,618$33,999$37,109
Adjustments for Features0-4,046-4,236-5,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,607$29,572$29,763$32,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$191$2,510

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelForteSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSXEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,500$6,775$7,000$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$4,500$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,046-4,236-5,027

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122014
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in184.4 in
Width69.9 in74.2 in
Height57.5 in66.9 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.4 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
19.436.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft372.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72519%
Total Not Requested315081%

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