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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: $21,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,077

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $17,495
Base Invoice $21,035 $16,660
3.3L V6 1,700  
Floor mats 85  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 90 75
Sunroof 900 700
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Universal garage door opener   70
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
3.3L V6 1,572  
Floor mats 68  
Cargo net 41 32
Cargo tray 73 60
Sunroof 819 610
Leather seating surfaces   870
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Universal garage door opener   55
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 2,825 3,065
Options (change) 2,573 2,722
Destination 675 695
Total Price $25,970 $21,255
Total Invoice $24,283 $20,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,594
Model Year20082010
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,970$21,255
Adjustments for Features-6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,315$21,255
Total Invoice$24,283$20,077
Adjustments for Features-6120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,671$20,077

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
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
Total Value of Features$2,450$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6120

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
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.2,868 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
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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