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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: $27,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,550 $21,990
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 90 80
Cargo mat 90 95
Floor mats 90 125
Navigation system 1,250  
3.3L V6 2,000  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo tray 73 67
Cargo mat 73 78
Floor mats 73 102
Navigation system 1,137  
3.3L V6 1,850  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Options (change) 3,895 4,600
Options (change) 3,539 4,150
Destination 695 925
Total Price $29,140 $27,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,717
Model Year20092019
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine249hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,140$27,515
Adjustments for Features0-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,140$24,265

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092019
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,750$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-599

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092019
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length188.9 in182.7 in
Width72.1 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.3 ft3

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

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested200045%
Total Not Requested247555%

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