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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: $27,715

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182019
ModelIoniqIoniqIoniqForte
TrimLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV LimitedEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $28,300 $36,000 $21,990
Ultimate Package 3,000 3,750    
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 105 105 105 80
Floor mats 125 125 125 125
Premium Plus Package       3,900
Universal garage door opener       350
Rear spoiler       295
Ultimate Package 2,820 3,525    
Cargo net 41 41 41 42
Cargo tray 84 84 84 67
Floor mats 100 100 100 102
Premium Plus Package       3,570
Universal garage door opener       291
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 3,280 4,030 280 4,800
Options (change) 3,045 3,750 225 4,316
Destination 885 885 885 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,543 -7,500 0
Total Price $31,715 $28,672 $29,665 $27,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Ioniq EV Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,063
Model Year2018201820182019
ModelIoniqIoniqIoniqForte
TrimLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV LimitedEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 PiH118hp E147hp I4
TransmissionS6S6A1CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$31,715$28,672$29,665$27,715
Adjustments for Features-1,375-1,375-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,340$27,297$26,940$27,715
Cost Above Minimum$3,400$357$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182019
ModelIoniqIoniqIoniqForte
TrimLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV LimitedEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic  $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Remote app$25 $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Vehicle health reports$0 $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
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
Infotainment 
App support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 $225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,650$5,000$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$1,375$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,311-1,300-2,5600

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182019
ModelIoniqForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.0 in182.7 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height56.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,997 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Ioniq Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rear air vents100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control600No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested222562%
Total Not Requested135038%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed850No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested332567%
Total Not Requested167533%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested417593%
Total Not Requested3007%

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