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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: $20,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,127

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelIoniqIoniqIoniqForte
TrimLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV LimitedSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $28,300 $36,000 $17,495
Base Invoice $26,311 $27,016 $34,254 $16,660
Cargo net 50 50 50 40
Cargo tray 105 105 105 75
Floor mats 125 125 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       180
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Sunroof       700
Universal garage door opener       70
Cargo net 41 41 41 32
Cargo tray 84 84 84 60
Floor mats 100 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       145
Leather seating surfaces       870
Sunroof       610
Universal garage door opener       55
Options (change) 280 280 280 2,065
Options (change) 225 225 225 1,772
Destination 885 885 885 695
Gas Tax 0 -4,543 -7,500 0
Total Price $28,715 $24,922 $29,665 $20,255
Total Invoice $27,421 $23,583 $27,864 $19,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $678
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelIoniqIoniqIoniqForte
TrimLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV LimitedSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 PiH118hp E173hp I4
TransmissionS6S6A1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,715$24,922$29,665$20,255
Adjustments for Features-4,005-3,580-8,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,710$21,342$21,085$20,255
Cost Above Minimum$3,625$257$0$0
Total Invoice$27,421$23,583$27,864$19,127
Adjustments for Features-3,825-3,388-8,0590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,596$20,195$19,805$19,127
Cost Above Minimum$3,791$390$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelIoniqIoniqIoniqForte
TrimLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV LimitedSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic  $800 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control   $150
Remote app$25 $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports$0 $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents $100$100 
Engine / Motor 
28 kWh battery pack  $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0  
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500 
9 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability  $750 
Regeneration paddles  $100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$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 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,850$5,425$10,425$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$3,580$8,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,825-3,388-8,0590

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelIoniqForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length176.0 in178.3 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height56.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,997 lb.2,708 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 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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