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Hyundai Ioniq vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Ioniq vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,917

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelIoniqIoniqForte
TrimLimitedEV LimitedSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,500 $32,500 $19,600
Base Invoice $26,264 $30,964 $18,670
Cargo cover 150    
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 105 105 75
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo cover 121    
Floor mats 100 100  
Cargo net 41 41 32
Cargo tray 84 84 60
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 430 280 3,665
Options (change) 346 225 3,187
Destination 835 835 750
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $28,765 $26,115 $24,015
Total Invoice $27,445 $24,524 $22,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86
Model Year201720172012
ModelIoniqIoniqForte
TrimLimitedEV LimitedSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine104hp I4 H118hp E173hp I4
TransmissionS6A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,765$26,115$24,015
Adjustments for Features-1,250-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,515$24,165$24,015
Cost Above Minimum$3,350$0$0
Total Invoice$27,445$24,524$22,607
Adjustments for Features-1,193-1,8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,252$22,693$22,607
Cost Above Minimum$3,559$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172012
ModelIoniqIoniqForte
TrimLimitedEV LimitedSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
1-speed automatic $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
28 kWh battery pack $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability $750 
Regeneration paddles $100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,925$5,625$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$1,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,193-1,8310

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
ModelIoniqForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length176.0 in170.9 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height56.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,997 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%
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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