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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: $24,180

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $19,990
Base Invoice $21,035 $18,993
3.3L V6 1,700  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 90 80
Cargo mat 90 95
Floor mats 85 115
Sunroof 900  
Premium Package   3,000
3.3L V6 1,572  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo tray 73 67
Cargo mat 73 78
Floor mats 68 93
Sunroof 819  
Premium Package   2,717
Options (change) 2,915 3,340
Options (change) 2,646 2,997
Destination 675 850
Total Price $26,060 $24,180
Total Invoice $24,356 $22,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,295
Model Year20082016
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$26,060$24,180
Adjustments for Features0-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,060$23,355
Total Invoice$24,356$22,840
Adjustments for Features0-779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,356$22,061

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,300$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-779

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length188.9 in179.5 in
Width72.1 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested225067%
Total Not Requested112533%

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