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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: $25,520

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,000

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $25,345
Base Invoice $22,422 $23,600
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo tray 80 110
Remote start 495 360
Rear spoiler   200
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Cargo tray 67 85
Remote start 410 275
Rear spoiler   154
Options (change) 825 670
Options (change) 683 514
Destination 895 750
Total Price $25,520 $26,765
Total Invoice $24,000 $24,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $850
Model Year20182009
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4262hp V6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/70-16
Total Price$25,520$26,765
Adjustments for Features0-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,520$26,750
Total Invoice$24,000$24,864
Adjustments for Features0-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,000$24,850

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182009
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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 
911 assist$25 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Barometer $25
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,775$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,031 lb.4,098 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft366.4 ft3

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