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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: $26,360

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,788

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelSorentoForte
TrimSX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,500 $20,990
Base Invoice $38,987 $19,811
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 115 80
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover 120  
Cargo net 42 42
Cargo tray 93 67
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 315 4,520
Options (change) 255 4,127
Destination 895 850
Total Price $42,710 $26,360
Total Invoice $40,137 $24,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,418
Model Year20162016
ModelSorentoForte
TrimSX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$42,710$26,360
Adjustments for Features-7,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,335$26,360
Total Invoice$40,137$24,788
Adjustments for Features-6,9310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,206$24,788

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelSorentoForte
TrimSX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,175$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9310

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in106.3 in
Length187.4 in171.3 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested4625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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