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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: $22,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,220

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $22,645
Base Invoice $18,860 $21,480
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo tray 75 110
Value Package   1,000
Floor mats   115
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo tray 60 85
Value Package   900
Floor mats   89
Options (change) 1,825 1,225
Options (change) 1,585 1,074
Destination 775 750
Total Price $22,400 $24,620
Total Invoice $21,220 $23,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,719
Model Year20132009
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4242hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/70-16
Total Price$22,400$24,620
Adjustments for Features-6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,730$24,620
Total Invoice$21,220$23,304
Adjustments for Features-6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,585$23,304

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132009
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,925$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6350

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132009
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.7 in
Length170.9 in180.7 in
Width69.9 in73.3 in
Height57.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,950 lb.4,083 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 ft331.7 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 mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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