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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: $26,450

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,860

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $19,990
Base Invoice $25,465 $18,993
Navigation Package 2,100  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 100 115
Premium Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Navigation Package 1,911  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo mat 77 78
Floor mats 81 93
Premium Package   2,717
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Options (change) 2,345 5,610
Options (change) 2,110 5,017
Destination 750 850
Total Price $30,340 $26,450
Total Invoice $28,325 $24,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,794
Model Year20112016
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,340$26,450
Adjustments for Features0-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,340$26,100
Total Invoice$28,325$24,860
Adjustments for Features0-329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,325$24,531

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,625$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-329

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.9 ft3

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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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1254%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested45030%

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