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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: $27,635

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112019
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEX V6SX V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $21,990
Premium Package 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Limited Package 2,000    
Cargo net 40 40 50
Floor mats 115 115 125
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Rear spoiler     295
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Package 1,340    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070  
Limited Package 1,785    
Cargo net 32 32 42
Floor mats 95 95 102
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Rear spoiler     244
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 4,855 1,355 4,720
Options (change) 4,322 1,197 4,249
Destination 795 795 925
Total Price $33,245 $34,545 $27,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,722
Model Year201120112019
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEX V6SX V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,245$34,545$27,635
Adjustments for Features-400-1,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,845$33,470$27,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112019
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEX V6SX V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,000$6,675$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$1,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-376-1,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112019
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length183.9 in182.7 in
Width74.2 in70.9 in
Height67.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.7 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.3 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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested222550%
Total Not Requested225050%

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