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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: $29,390

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,460

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEX V6SX V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $23,800
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $22,422
Premium Package 3,300    
Limited Package 2,000    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 65   75
Floor mats 115 115 125
Remote start 350 350 495
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Package 2,945    
Limited Package 1,785    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40 42
Rear bumper protector 50   62
Floor mats 95 95 102
Remote start 280 280 410
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 6,005 2,140 4,695
Options (change) 5,295 1,855 4,143
Destination 800 800 895
Total Price $34,755 $36,090 $29,390
Total Invoice $32,585 $33,780 $27,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,531
Model Year201220122017
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEX V6SX V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
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)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,755$36,090$29,390
Adjustments for Features-1,700-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,055$33,765$29,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$0
Total Invoice$32,585$33,780$27,460
Adjustments for Features-1,594-2,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,991$31,604$27,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122017
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEX V6SX V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
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 $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 driver seat$150$150 
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 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$6,225$6,850$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,594-2,1760

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122017
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length183.9 in171.3 in
Width74.2 in70.1 in
Height67.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested200058%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested290070%
Total Not Requested125030%

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