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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: $23,195

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,885

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,470 $21,600
Base Invoice $21,035 $20,410
3.3L V6 1,700  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 90 80
Cargo mat 90 95
Floor mats 85 125
Universal garage door opener   350
3.3L V6 1,572  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo tray 73 67
Cargo mat 73 78
Floor mats 68 102
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 2,015 700
Options (change) 1,827 580
Destination 675 895
Total Price $25,160 $23,195
Total Invoice $23,537 $21,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,336
Model Year20082018
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine234hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,160$23,195
Adjustments for Features0-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,160$22,470
Total Invoice$23,537$21,885
Adjustments for Features0-684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,537$21,201

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,150$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-684

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length188.9 in179.5 in
Width72.1 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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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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%

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