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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: $26,280

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,721

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $38,800 $44,100
Base Invoice $19,811 $36,470 $41,385
Premium Tech Package 4,200    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Floor mats 115    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Cargo cover   150 150
Premium Tech Package 3,863    
Cargo net 42 42 42
Floor mats 93    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Cargo cover   120 120
Options (change) 4,440 200 200
Options (change) 4,060 162 162
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $26,280 $39,895 $45,195
Total Invoice $24,721 $37,527 $42,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,327
Model Year201620172017
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXSX V6SX Limited V6
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)?, 6630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$26,280$39,895$45,195
Adjustments for Features0-5,825-9,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,280$34,070$35,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525
Total Invoice$24,721$37,527$42,442
Adjustments for Features0-5,479-9,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,721$32,048$33,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,379

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201620172017
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXSX V6SX Limited V6
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $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 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,625$8,450$12,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,825$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,479-9,015

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162017
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.4 in
Length171.3 in187.4 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,067 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.238.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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

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