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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: $13,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,721

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,800 $44,100 $20,990
Base Invoice $36,470 $41,385 $19,811
Cargo cover 150 150  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     115
Cargo cover 120 120  
Cargo net 42 42 42
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 200 200 4,440
Options (change) 162 162 4,060
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $39,895 $45,195 $26,280
Total Invoice $37,527 $42,442 $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: $7,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,327
Model Year201720172016
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$39,895$45,195$26,280
Adjustments for Features-5,825-9,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,070$35,595$26,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$37,527$42,442$24,721
Adjustments for Features-5,479-9,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,048$33,427$24,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,379$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172016
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Roof rails$250$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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
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$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,450$12,225$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,825$9,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,479-9,0150

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
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 recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested4625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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