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Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,787

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $22,620 $15,230 $16,660
Luxury Package 2,500    
Cargo tray 90 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180 180
Premium Package   800  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000 1,000
Cargo net   40 40
Universal garage door opener   70 70
Sunroof     700
Luxury Package 2,235    
Cargo tray 70 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145 145
Premium Package   700  
Leather seating surfaces   870 870
Cargo net   32 32
Universal garage door opener   55 55
Sunroof     610
Options (change) 2,590 2,165 2,065
Options (change) 2,305 1,862 1,772
Destination 700 695 695
Total Price $27,585 $18,855 $20,255
Total Invoice $25,625 $17,787 $19,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,322
Model Year200820102010
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT5M5M6
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$27,585$18,855$20,255
Adjustments for Features-3,7850-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,800$18,855$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525
Total Invoice$25,625$17,787$19,127
Adjustments for Features-3,5160-826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,109$17,787$18,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$514

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820102010
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
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 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,455$1,670$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5160-826

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in104.3 in
Length180.7 in178.3 in
Width73.3 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,084 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		31.7 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested200076%
Total Not Requested62524%

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 seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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