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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: $28,205

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172019
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,800 $44,100 $21,990
Advanced Technology Package 2,000    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Remote start 425 425 495
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     125
Universal garage door opener     350
Rear spoiler     295
Advanced Technology Package 1,868    
Cargo net 42 42 42
Remote start 353 353 410
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     102
Universal garage door opener     291
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 2,475 475 5,290
Options (change) 2,263 395 4,721
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $42,170 $45,470 $28,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,414
Model Year201720172019
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$42,170$45,470$28,205
Adjustments for Features-5,925-7,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,245$38,370$28,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172019
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $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 
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 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,125$10,300$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,925$7,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,568-6,6640

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172019
ModelSorentoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in106.3 in
Length187.4 in182.7 in
Width74.4 in70.9 in
Height66.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.7 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested427596%
Total Not Requested2004%

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