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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: $24,610

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $2,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920212021
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,345 $23,090 $22,790
Cargo tray 110 80 80
Remote start 360 495 495
Rear spoiler 200 295  
Cargo net   50 50
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Floor mats   125 125
Cargo tray 85 67 67
Remote start 275 410 410
Rear spoiler 154 244  
Cargo net   42 42
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 670 1,120 825
Options (change) 514 927 683
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $26,765 $25,205 $24,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,382
Model Year200920212021
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT-6S7
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$26,765$25,205$24,610
Adjustments for Features-865-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,900$24,555$24,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$55

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920212021
ModelSorentoForteForte
TrimEXEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
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  
Vehicle health reports $0$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 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
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 player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Barometer$25  
Compass$0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,025$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-804-500

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092021
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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