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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: $22,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,252

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,345 $19,800
Base Invoice $23,600 $18,860
Rear spoiler 200  
Cargo tray 110 75
Sunroof 800 750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler 154  
Cargo tray 85 60
Sunroof 715 655
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,110 1,865
Options (change) 954 1,617
Destination 750 775
Total Price $27,205 $22,440
Total Invoice $25,304 $21,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,420
Model Year20092013
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine262hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
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$27,205$22,440
Adjustments for Features-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,525$22,440
Total Invoice$25,304$21,252
Adjustments for Features-6320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,672$21,252

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092013
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,655$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6320

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092013
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in104.3 in
Length180.7 in170.9 in
Width73.3 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,084 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
31.7 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 mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%

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