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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: $26,280

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,721

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelSorentoForte
TrimSX V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,700 $20,990
Base Invoice $29,765 $19,811
Premium Package 3,200  
Cargo cover 125  
Cargo net 50 50
Floor mats 115 115
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Rear bumper protector   75
Premium Package 2,860  
Cargo cover 100  
Cargo net 40 42
Floor mats 95 93
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Rear bumper protector   62
Options (change) 3,490 4,440
Options (change) 3,095 4,060
Destination 800 850
Total Price $35,990 $26,280
Total Invoice $33,660 $24,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,871
Model Year20132016
ModelSorentoForte
TrimSX V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,990$26,280
Adjustments for Features-4,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,640$26,280
Total Invoice$33,660$24,721
Adjustments for Features-4,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,592$24,721

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132016
ModelSorentoForte
TrimSX V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,350$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0680

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132016
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.3,067 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 in53.0 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 SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested136549%
Total Not Requested141551%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested440095%
Total Not Requested2255%

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