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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: $22,365

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,192

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $19,800
Base Invoice $31,297 $18,860
Cargo cover 150  
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 50 40
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Cargo cover 120  
Floor mats 108  
Cargo net 42 32
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 335 1,790
Options (change) 270 1,557
Destination 940 775
Total Price $34,275 $22,365
Total Invoice $32,507 $21,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,545
Model Year20182013
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,275$22,365
Adjustments for Features-3,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,300$22,365
Total Invoice$32,507$21,192
Adjustments for Features-3,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,737$21,192

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
ModelSorentoForte
TrimEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,125$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7700

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
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 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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