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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: $26,770

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,159

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,075 $19,390
Base Invoice $31,933 $18,432
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 115 95
Floor mats 125 115
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Technology Package   2,400
Rear spoiler   295
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo mat 92 78
Floor mats 100 93
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Technology Package   2,167
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 290 6,555
Options (change) 233 5,902
Destination 835 825
Total Price $35,200 $26,770
Total Invoice $33,001 $25,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,693
Model Year20162015
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,200$26,770
Adjustments for Features-4,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,775$26,770
Total Invoice$33,001$25,159
Adjustments for Features-4,1490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,852$25,159

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162015
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,125$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1490

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,492 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
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested251%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested22533%
Total Not Requested45067%
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 lights0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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