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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: $8,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $31,700
Base Invoice $18,670 $30,083
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo cover   150
Floor mats   135
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo cover   120
Floor mats   108
Options (change) 3,590 335
Options (change) 3,127 270
Destination 750 895
Total Price $23,940 $32,930
Total Invoice $22,547 $31,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,135
Model Year20122017
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$23,940$32,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$31,280
Total Invoice$22,547$31,248
Adjustments for Features0-1,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$29,682

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122017
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,875$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,566

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122017
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%
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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