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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: $25,870

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,291

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $22,620 $20,966 $22,422
Luxury Package 2,500    
Rear spoiler 200    
Cargo tray 90 80 80
Remote start 360 495 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600  
Cargo net   50 50
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Floor mats   125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Luxury Package 2,235    
Rear spoiler 154    
Cargo tray 70 67 67
Remote start 275 410 410
Premium Tech Package   3,236  
Cargo net   42 42
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Floor mats   102 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 3,150 4,425 1,175
Options (change) 2,734 3,919 974
Destination 700 895 895
Total Price $28,145 $27,420 $25,870
Total Invoice $26,054 $25,780 $24,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,212
Model Year200820172017
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine262hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6S7
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$27,420$25,870
Adjustments for Features-1,690-3,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,455$23,695$25,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175
Total Invoice$26,054$25,780$24,291
Adjustments for Features-1,564-3,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,490$22,278$24,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,013

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820172017
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
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 
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$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents $100 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Barometer$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,540$7,575$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$3,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,564-3,5020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested182543%
Total Not Requested242557%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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