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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: $29,390

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,460

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $23,800
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $22,422
Cargo cover 150 150  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Remote start 425 425 495
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     125
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo cover 120 120  
Cargo net 42 42 42
Remote start 353 353 410
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 625 625 4,695
Options (change) 515 515 4,143
Destination 940 940 895
Total Price $40,665 $45,965 $29,390
Total Invoice $38,203 $43,118 $27,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,009
Model Year201820182017
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
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)235/55-19235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,665$45,965$29,390
Adjustments for Features-3,975-7,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,690$38,215$29,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$38,203$43,118$27,460
Adjustments for Features-3,734-7,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,469$35,848$27,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,379$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182017
ModelSorentoSorentoForte
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
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 
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 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
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$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,175$11,950$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$7,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,734-7,2700

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182017
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested4150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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