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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,605

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,147

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimSE 2.0TLimited 2.0TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,850 $28,550 $15,900
Base Invoice $24,428 $26,668 $15,599
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Floor mats 110 110 115
Rear spoiler   250 295
Universal garage door opener     350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248    
Cargo net 41 41 42
Cargo mat 77 77 78
Floor mats 88 88 93
Rear spoiler   226 244
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 530 505 905
Options (change) 454 432 748
Destination 810 810 800
Total Price $27,190 $29,865 $17,605
Total Invoice $25,692 $27,910 $17,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,816
Model Year201420142014
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimSE 2.0TLimited 2.0TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/32 MPG21/32 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)104, 6360, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$27,190$29,865$17,605
Adjustments for Features-5,005-7,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,185$22,760$17,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$25,692$27,910$17,147
Adjustments for Features-4,729-6,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,963$21,270$17,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$307$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142014
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimSE 2.0TLimited 2.0TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,250$7,350$245
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,005$7,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,729-6,6400

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,417 lb.2,981 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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