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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: $24,525

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $22,090
Luxury Package 2,500  
Cargo tray 90 80
Remote start 360 495
Rear spoiler 200 295
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Luxury Package 2,235  
Cargo tray 70 67
Remote start 275 410
Rear spoiler 154 244
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 3,150 1,470
Options (change) 2,734 1,218
Destination 700 965
Total Price $28,145 $24,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,445
Model Year20082020
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT-6
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$28,145$24,525
Adjustments for Features-1,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,605$24,525

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082020
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Rear air vents $100
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 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Approach detection $25
Barometer$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,465$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4260

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082020
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in182.7 in
Width73.3 in70.9 in
Height68.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft315.3 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, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested152558%
Total Not Requested110042%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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

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