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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: $24,165

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,762

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEX V6SX V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $19,800
Base Invoice $26,155 $30,420 $18,860
Premium Package 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Limited Package 2,000    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Technology Package     1,800
Premium Package 1,340    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Limited Package 1,785    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Technology Package     1,570
Options (change) 4,980 1,480 3,590
Options (change) 4,422 1,297 3,127
Destination 795 795 775
Total Price $33,370 $34,670 $24,165
Total Invoice $31,372 $32,512 $22,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,273
Model Year201120112013
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEX V6SX V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,370$34,670$24,165
Adjustments for Features-3,550-4,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,820$30,445$24,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$31,372$32,512$22,762
Adjustments for Features-3,337-3,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,035$28,550$22,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112013
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEX V6SX V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,775$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$4,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,337-3,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112013
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length183.9 in170.9 in
Width74.2 in69.9 in
Height67.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.2,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested75051%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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