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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: $29,470

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,527

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $22,422 $34,520 $37,540
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Cargo tray 80 95 95
Floor mats 125    
Remote start 495 425 425
Cargo cover   125 125
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 62 62  
Cargo tray 67 78 78
Floor mats 102    
Remote start 410 353 353
Cargo cover   104 104
Options (change) 4,775 770 695
Options (change) 4,210 639 577
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $29,470 $38,365 $41,490
Total Invoice $27,527 $36,054 $39,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,684
Model Year201820152015
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 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$29,470$38,365$41,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,470$35,340$37,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325
Total Invoice$27,527$36,054$39,012
Adjustments for Features0-2,843-3,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,527$33,211$35,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,204

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201820152015
ModelForteSorentoSorento
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Digital instruments $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $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
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,700$6,725$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,843-3,597

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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
23.236.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested390094%
Total Not Requested2506%

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