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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: $21,600

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,465

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,445 $19,100
Base Invoice $21,948 $18,190
Ultimate Package 1,750  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Ultimate Package 1,593  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 1,750 1,750
Options (change) 1,593 1,525
Destination 650 750
Total Price $25,845 $21,600
Total Invoice $24,191 $20,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,281
Model Year20072012
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,845$21,600
Adjustments for Features-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$21,600
Total Invoice$24,191$20,465
Adjustments for Features-4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,746$20,465

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,175$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4450

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in104.3 in
Length188.9 in178.3 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 280W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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