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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: $26,555

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,972

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $22,620 $19,367 $19,811
Luxury Package 2,500    
Rear spoiler 200    
Cargo tray 90 80 80
Remote start 360 495 495
Premium Tech Package   4,500 4,200
Cargo net   50 50
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Floor mats   115 115
Luxury Package 2,235    
Rear spoiler 154    
Cargo tray 70 67 67
Remote start 275 410 410
Premium Tech Package   4,081 3,863
Cargo net   42 42
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 3,150 5,315 5,015
Options (change) 2,734 4,755 4,537
Destination 700 850 850
Total Price $28,145 $26,555 $26,855
Total Invoice $26,054 $24,972 $25,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,585
Model Year200820162016
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine262hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,145$26,555$26,855
Adjustments for Features0-535-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,145$26,020$26,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$26,054$24,972$25,198
Adjustments for Features0-503-338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,054$24,469$24,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$391

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820162016
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Barometer$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,265$4,800$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-503-338

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in171.3 in
Width73.3 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested257561%
Total Not Requested162539%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested292563%
Total Not Requested170037%

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