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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,510

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,798

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,900 $21,600
Base Invoice $30,081 $20,410
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 115 95
Floor mats 125 125
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   495
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo mat 92 78
Floor mats 100 102
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   410
Options (change) 290 5,015
Options (change) 233 4,493
Destination 885 895
Total Price $33,075 $27,510
Total Invoice $31,199 $25,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,265
Model Year20182018
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,075$27,510
Adjustments for Features-3,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,750$27,510
Total Invoice$31,199$25,798
Adjustments for Features-3,1360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,063$25,798

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,550$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1360

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in179.5 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,492 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.9 ft3

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

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 seats300Yes
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 Requested4475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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