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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: $21,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,772

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $19,300
Base Invoice $21,035 $18,380
3.3L V6 1,700  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 90 75
Floor mats 85  
Sunroof 900 750
Leather Package   1,000
3.3L V6 1,572  
Cargo net 41 32
Cargo tray 73 60
Floor mats 68  
Sunroof 819 655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 2,825 1,865
Options (change) 2,573 1,617
Destination 675 775
Total Price $25,970 $21,940
Total Invoice $24,283 $20,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,043
Model Year20082013
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,970$21,940
Adjustments for Features-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,470$21,940
Total Invoice$24,283$20,772
Adjustments for Features-4680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,815$20,772

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
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
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
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,275$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4680

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
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.2,849 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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