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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: $29,470

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,527

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,887

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimSXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,000 $38,300 $23,800
Base Invoice $32,925 $36,035 $22,422
Cargo cover 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75   75
Cargo tray 95 95 80
Remote start 425 425 495
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Cargo cover 104 104  
Cargo net 42 42 42
Rear bumper protector 62   62
Cargo tray 78 78 67
Remote start 353 353 410
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 770 695 4,775
Options (change) 639 577 4,210
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $36,620 $39,845 $29,470
Total Invoice $34,414 $37,462 $27,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,148
Model Year201420142017
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimSXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,620$39,845$29,470
Adjustments for Features-1,850-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,770$37,195$29,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$0
Total Invoice$34,414$37,462$27,527
Adjustments for Features-1,739-2,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,675$34,970$27,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142017
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimSXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Digital instruments$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,450$6,250$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,739-2,4920

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142017
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length184.4 in171.3 in
Width74.2 in70.1 in
Height66.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested390094%
Total Not Requested2506%

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