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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: $24,310

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $6,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112021
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEX V6SX V6GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $32,395 $22,790
Premium Package 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200    
Cargo net 40 40 50
Floor mats 115 115 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Package 1,340    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070    
Cargo net 32 32 42
Floor mats 95 95 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 2,855 155 525
Options (change) 2,537 127 435
Destination 795 795 995
Total Price $31,245 $33,345 $24,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,433
Model Year201120112021
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEX V6SX V6GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,245$33,345$24,310
Adjustments for Features-4,900-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,345$28,095$24,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112021
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEX V6SX V6GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
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  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Compass$0 $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
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 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,100$7,450$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,900$5,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,624-4,9350

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112021
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.3,012 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

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

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