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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: $29,390

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,460

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $27,950 $31,700
Base Invoice $22,422 $26,490 $29,765
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 65  
Floor mats 125 115 115
Universal garage door opener 350    
Remote start 495 350 350
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,400 3,200
Cargo cover   125 125
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Cargo net 42 40 40
Rear bumper protector 62 50  
Floor mats 102 95 95
Universal garage door opener 291    
Remote start 410 280 280
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   3,035 2,860
Cargo cover   100 100
Options (change) 4,695 6,105 3,840
Options (change) 4,143 5,385 3,375
Destination 895 800 800
Total Price $29,390 $34,855 $36,340
Total Invoice $27,460 $32,675 $33,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,551
Model Year201820132013
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$29,390$34,855$36,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,390$33,080$33,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$810
Total Invoice$27,460$32,675$33,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,664-2,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,460$31,011$31,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$641

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201820132013
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,450$6,225$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,664-2,288

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182013
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in183.9 in
Width70.1 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 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
23.237.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested290070%
Total Not Requested125030%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested117596%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1505%
Total Not Requested316595%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested121544%
Total Not Requested156556%

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