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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: $26,605

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,038

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelKonaForte
TrimUltimateEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,400 $19,690
Base Invoice $26,170 $18,751
Cargo tray 100 80
Floor mats 125 115
UVO   600
Technology Package   2,100
Premium Package   2,700
Remote start   495
Cargo tray 80 67
Floor mats 100 93
UVO   558
Technology Package   1,893
Premium Package   2,441
Remote start   410
Options (change) 225 6,090
Options (change) 180 5,462
Destination 950 825
Total Price $28,575 $26,605
Total Invoice $27,300 $25,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $580
Model Year20182015
ModelKonaForte
TrimUltimateEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/32 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$28,575$26,605
Adjustments for Features-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,600$26,605
Total Invoice$27,300$25,038
Adjustments for Features-2,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,458$25,038

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
ModelKonaForte
TrimUltimateEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Total Value of Features$6,050$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8420

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
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.3,045 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 in53.0 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested295081%
Total Not Requested67519%

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