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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: $23,605

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $375

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,222

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,645
Base Invoice $19,811 $21,480
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo tray 80 110
Remote start 495 360
Floor mats 115 115
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Cargo tray 67 85
Remote start 410 275
Floor mats 93 89
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Options (change) 1,765 585
Options (change) 1,561 449
Destination 850 750
Total Price $23,605 $23,980
Total Invoice $22,222 $22,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,549
Model Year20162009
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4242hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/70-16
Total Price$23,605$23,980
Adjustments for Features-1,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,445$23,980
Total Invoice$22,222$22,679
Adjustments for Features-1,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,130$22,679

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162009
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 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,025$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0920

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162009
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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