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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: $25,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,324

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXSX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $31,700
Base Invoice $19,717 $29,765
Technology Package 1,800  
Premium Package 2,200 3,200
Cargo net 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 115 115
Cargo cover   125
Technology Package 1,624  
Premium Package 1,986 2,860
Cargo net 42 40
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 93 95
Cargo cover   100
Options (change) 4,240 3,490
Options (change) 3,807 3,095
Destination 800 800
Total Price $25,940 $35,990
Total Invoice $24,324 $33,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,735
Model Year20142013
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXSX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$25,940$35,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,940$32,140
Total Invoice$24,324$33,660
Adjustments for Features0-3,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,324$30,059

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142013
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXSX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,500$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,601

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142013
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in183.9 in
Width70.1 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,067 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.237.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested315094%
Total Not Requested2006%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested136549%
Total Not Requested141551%

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