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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: $24,240

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelForteSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimSXEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $30,700 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $18,860 $29,154 $34,520 $37,540
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 750      
Technology Package 1,800      
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Cargo tray 75 95 95 95
Touring Package   4,300    
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   3,982    
Cargo cover   104 104 104
Options (change) 3,665 4,570 270 270
Options (change) 3,187 4,206 224 224
Destination 775 895 895 895
Total Price $24,240 $36,165 $37,865 $41,065
Total Invoice $22,822 $34,255 $35,639 $38,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,431
Model Year2013201520152015
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$24,240$36,165$37,865$41,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,225-5,575-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,240$31,940$32,290$34,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$2,710
Total Invoice$22,822$34,255$35,639$38,659
Adjustments for Features0-4,002-5,247-6,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,822$30,253$30,392$32,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$139$2,367

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2013201520152015
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
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
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
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$6,725$8,075$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,225$5,575$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,002-5,247-6,039

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132015
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
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
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 Requested77520%
Total Not Requested310080%

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