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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: $26,055

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,476

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,575 $33,525 $19,500
Base Invoice $26,846 $31,425 $18,528
Ultimate Package 4,950    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 115 115 95
Floor mats 125 125 115
Premium Package     2,600
215/45HR17     300
Technology Package     2,300
Rear spoiler     295
Ultimate Package 4,416    
Cargo net 41 41 42
Cargo mat 92 92 78
Floor mats 100 100 93
Premium Package     2,348
215/45HR17     269
Technology Package     2,074
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 5,240 290 5,755
Options (change) 4,649 233 5,148
Destination 825 825 800
Total Price $34,640 $34,640 $26,055
Total Invoice $32,320 $32,483 $24,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,182
Model Year201520152014
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,640$34,640$26,055
Adjustments for Features-3,925-3,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,715$30,715$26,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$32,320$32,483$24,476
Adjustments for Features-3,662-3,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,658$28,802$24,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$144$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152014
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,725$6,725$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$3,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,662-3,6810

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152014
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in179.5 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,505 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Apple Car Play support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115021%
Total Not Requested430079%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested350097%
Total Not Requested1253%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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