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Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,395

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelKonaForte
TrimUltimateSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,150 $23,800
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 115 80
Floor mats 155 125
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   495
Cargo net 0 42
Cargo tray 0 67
Floor mats 0 102
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   410
Options (change) 320 4,700
Options (change) 0 4,148
Destination 1,185 895
Total Price $29,655 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,416
Model Year20212018
ModelKonaForte
TrimUltimateSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/32 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,655$29,395
Adjustments for Features-3,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,255$29,395

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212018
ModelKonaForte
TrimUltimateSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,650$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1360

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212018
ModelKonaForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length164.0 in171.3 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height61.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		45.8 ft356.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested327579%
Total Not Requested87521%

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