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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: $19,815

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,715

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelKonaKonaForte
TrimLimitedUltimateEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $27,400 $15,995
Base Invoice $23,632 $26,170 $15,230
Cargo tray 100 100 75
Floor mats 125 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Premium Package     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Universal garage door opener     70
4-speed automatic     1,000
Cargo tray 80 80 60
Floor mats 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Premium Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     870
Universal garage door opener     55
4-speed automatic     960
Options (change) 225 225 3,125
Options (change) 180 180 2,790
Destination 950 950 695
Total Price $25,875 $28,575 $19,815
Total Invoice $24,762 $27,300 $18,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $937
Model Year201820182010
ModelKonaKonaForte
TrimLimitedUltimateEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS7S7A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/32 MPG28/32 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,875$28,575$19,815
Adjustments for Features-4,955-8,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,920$20,570$19,815
Cost Above Minimum$350$0$0
Total Invoice$24,762$27,300$18,715
Adjustments for Features-4,742-7,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,020$19,652$18,715
Cost Above Minimum$368$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182010
ModelKonaKonaForte
TrimLimitedUltimateEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Remote start via app $75 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
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 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 
Total Value of Features$6,250$9,300$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,955$8,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,742-7,6480

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelKonaForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in104.3 in
Length164.0 in178.3 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height61.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
45.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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