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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: $24,165

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132020
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $40,090
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo cover   150
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo cover   120
Options (change) 3,590 200
Options (change) 3,127 162
Destination 775 1,120
Total Price $24,165 $41,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,691
Model Year20132020
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$24,165$41,410
Adjustments for Features0-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,165$34,595

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132020
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,150$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-211

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132020
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.4 in
Length170.9 in189.0 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height57.5 in66.5 in
Curb Weight2,950 lb.3,968 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
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%
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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