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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: $26,710

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,079

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $19,811 $34,520 $37,540
Premium Tech Package 4,200    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Cargo tray 80 95 95
Floor mats 115    
Cargo cover   125 125
Premium Tech Package 3,863    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 62 62  
Cargo tray 67 78 78
Floor mats 93    
Cargo cover   104 104
Options (change) 4,870 345 270
Options (change) 4,418 286 224
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $26,710 $37,940 $41,065
Total Invoice $25,079 $35,701 $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: $6,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,988
Model Year201620152015
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$26,710$37,940$41,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,925-5,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,710$33,015$35,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325
Total Invoice$25,079$35,701$38,659
Adjustments for Features0-4,634-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,079$31,067$33,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,202

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201620152015
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $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
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,075$7,000$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,925$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,634-5,390

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162015
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in184.4 in
Width70.1 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,067 lb.3,722 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 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
23.236.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested4625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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