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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: $12,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182020
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $40,090
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Cargo net 50 50
Remote start 495 425
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo cover   150
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Cargo net 42 42
Remote start 410 353
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Cargo cover   120
Options (change) 4,695 625
Options (change) 4,143 515
Destination 895 1,120
Total Price $29,390 $41,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,990
Model Year20182020
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19
Total Price$29,390$41,835
Adjustments for Features0-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,390$37,610

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182020
ModelForteSorento
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,425$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182020
ModelForteSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.4 in
Length171.3 in189.0 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height57.1 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Sorento specs.

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, rear100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested320077%
Total Not Requested95023%

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