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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,495 $27,245 $18,895
Base Invoice $23,847 $25,465 $18,000
Navigation Package 2,100 2,100  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Floor mats 100 100  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Navigation Package 1,911 1,911  
Cargo net 41 41 32
Floor mats 81 81  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 2,250 2,250 3,590
Options (change) 2,033 2,033 3,127
Destination 750 750 695
Total Price $28,495 $30,245 $23,180
Total Invoice $26,630 $28,248 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,803
Model Year201120112011
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine198hp I4274hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,495$30,245$23,180
Adjustments for Features-1,075-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,420$29,070$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$26,630$28,248$21,822
Adjustments for Features-1,005-1,0970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,625$27,151$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,526$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112011
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,450$2,550$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$1,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,005-1,0970

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in104.3 in
Length189.8 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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