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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: $24,980

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $685

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,579

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $22,645
Base Invoice $19,717 $21,480
Premium Package 2,200  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo tray 80 110
Remote start 495 360
Floor mats 115 115
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Value Package   1,000
Premium Package 1,986  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Cargo tray 67 85
Remote start 410 275
Floor mats 93 89
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Value Package   900
Options (change) 3,965 1,585
Options (change) 3,559 1,349
Destination 800 750
Total Price $25,665 $24,980
Total Invoice $24,076 $23,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,975
Model Year20142009
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4242hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/70-16
Total Price$25,665$24,980
Adjustments for Features-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,030$24,980
Total Invoice$24,076$23,579
Adjustments for Features-2,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,604$23,579

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142009
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,900$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4720

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142009
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length171.3 in180.7 in
Width70.1 in73.3 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

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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