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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: $26,180

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,636

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,550 $19,990
Base Invoice $22,959 $18,993
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 90 80
Cargo mat 90 95
Floor mats 90 115
Navigation system 1,250  
3.3L V6 2,000  
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Premium Package   3,000
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo tray 73 67
Cargo mat 73 78
Floor mats 73 93
Navigation system 1,137  
3.3L V6 1,850  
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Premium Package   2,717
Options (change) 3,895 5,340
Options (change) 3,539 4,793
Destination 720 850
Total Price $29,165 $26,180
Total Invoice $27,218 $24,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,946
Model Year20102016
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine249hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,165$26,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,165$24,730
Total Invoice$27,218$24,636
Adjustments for Features0-1,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,218$23,272

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102016
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,700$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,364

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102016
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 Weight3,494 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested85056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested285084%
Total Not Requested52516%

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