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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: $22,365

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,192

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $19,800
Base Invoice $23,270 $18,860
Rear spoiler 200  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595  
Leather seating surfaces 900  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler 154  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531  
Leather seating surfaces 804  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,695 1,790
Options (change) 1,489 1,557
Destination 670 775
Total Price $27,360 $22,365
Total Invoice $25,429 $21,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,294
Model Year20062013
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine192hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16215/45-17
Total Price$27,360$22,365
Adjustments for Features0-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,360$22,305
Total Invoice$25,429$21,192
Adjustments for Features0-57
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,429$21,135

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Barometer$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
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$3,140$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-57

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in104.3 in
Length179.8 in170.9 in
Width73.3 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.2,782 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%

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