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Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,727

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $23,270 $15,230 $16,660
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595    
Leather seating surfaces 900 1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180 180
Premium Package   800  
Cargo net   40 40
Universal garage door opener   70 70
Sunroof     700
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531    
Leather seating surfaces 804 870 870
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145 145
Premium Package   700  
Cargo net   32 32
Universal garage door opener   55 55
Sunroof     610
Options (change) 1,495 2,090 1,990
Options (change) 1,335 1,802 1,712
Destination 670 695 695
Total Price $27,160 $18,780 $20,180
Total Invoice $25,275 $17,727 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,785
Model Year200620102010
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp V6156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$27,160$18,780$20,180
Adjustments for Features-1,8950-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,265$18,780$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600
Total Invoice$25,275$17,727$19,067
Adjustments for Features-1,7630-756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,512$17,727$18,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$584

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620102010
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
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 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Barometer$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,715$1,820$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7630-756

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in104.3 in
Length179.8 in178.3 in
Width73.3 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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