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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: $24,110

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,784

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelForteForteSorento
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $24,995
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $23,270
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo mat 95 95 90
Remote start 495 495 360
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     595
Rear spoiler     200
Leather seating surfaces     900
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo mat 78 78 70
Remote start 410 410 275
Floor mats 102 102  
Cargo net 42 42  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     531
Rear spoiler     154
Leather seating surfaces     804
Options (change) 1,115 1,115 2,145
Options (change) 923 923 1,834
Destination 895 895 670
Total Price $24,110 $25,810 $27,810
Total Invoice $22,784 $24,240 $25,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,976
Model Year201820182006
ModelForteForteSorento
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4192hp V6
TransmissionT6S7A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18245/70-16
Total Price$24,110$25,810$27,810
Adjustments for Features0-200-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,110$25,610$27,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$22,784$24,240$25,774
Adjustments for Features0-188-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,784$24,052$25,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,268$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201820182006
ModelForteForteSorento
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD player  $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Barometer  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,050$4,250$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-14

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182006
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length171.3 in179.8 in
Width70.1 in73.3 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.4,113 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 Room53.8 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 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft366.4 ft3

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