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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: $24,885

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $2,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021
ModelKonaKonaForte
TrimLimitedUltimateGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,300 $28,150 $22,790
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 115 115 80
Floor mats 155 155 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Remote start     495
Cargo net 0 0 42
Cargo tray 0 0 67
Floor mats 0 0 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Remote start     410
Options (change) 320 320 1,100
Options (change) 0 0 912
Destination 1,185 1,185 995
Total Price $27,805 $29,655 $24,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,052
Model Year202120212021
ModelKonaKonaForte
TrimLimitedUltimateGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/32 MPG28/32 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,805$29,655$24,885
Adjustments for Features-6,125-8,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,680$21,405$24,885
Cost Above Minimum$275$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte

Model Year202120212021
ModelKonaKonaForte
TrimLimitedUltimateGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,000$10,125$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,125$8,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-261-3300

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20212021
ModelKonaForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length164.0 in182.7 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height61.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
45.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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