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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: $13,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $31,100 $39,900
Base Invoice $18,670 $29,522 $37,502
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo tray 75 115 115
Touring Package   2,900  
Premium Package   2,500  
Cargo cover   150 150
Floor mats   130  
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Cargo tray 60 93 93
Touring Package   2,703  
Premium Package   2,305  
Cargo cover   120 120
Floor mats   104  
Options (change) 3,665 5,845 315
Options (change) 3,187 5,367 255
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $24,015 $37,840 $41,110
Total Invoice $22,607 $35,784 $38,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,827
Model Year201220162016
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$24,015$37,840$41,110
Adjustments for Features0-4,600-6,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,015$33,240$34,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,380
Total Invoice$22,607$35,784$38,652
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-6,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,607$31,434$32,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,116

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220162016
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
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 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,150$6,750$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,600$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,350-6,102

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122016
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.4 in
Length170.9 in187.4 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height57.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,878 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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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-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72527%
Total Not Requested195073%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

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