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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: $22,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,252

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,100 $39,900 $19,800
Base Invoice $29,522 $37,502 $18,860
Touring Package 2,900    
Premium Package 2,500    
Cargo cover 150 150  
Floor mats 130    
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 115 115 75
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Touring Package 2,703    
Premium Package 2,305    
Cargo cover 120 120  
Floor mats 104    
Cargo net 42 42 32
Cargo tray 93 93 60
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 5,845 315 1,865
Options (change) 5,367 255 1,617
Destination 895 895 775
Total Price $37,840 $41,110 $22,440
Total Invoice $35,784 $38,652 $21,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,882
Model Year201620162013
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$37,840$41,110$22,440
Adjustments for Features-5,975-7,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,865$33,245$22,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,380$0
Total Invoice$35,784$38,652$21,252
Adjustments for Features-5,650-7,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,134$31,257$21,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,123$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162013
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimEXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$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$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,125$10,015$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,975$7,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,650-7,3950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162013
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in104.3 in
Length187.4 in170.9 in
Width74.4 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,878 lb.2,901 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.0 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2675100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested125096%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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