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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: $27,015

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,388

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $21,600
Base Invoice $25,465 $20,410
Navigation Package 2,100  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 100 125
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Navigation Package 1,911  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo mat 77 78
Floor mats 81 102
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Options (change) 2,345 4,520
Options (change) 2,110 4,083
Destination 750 895
Total Price $30,340 $27,015
Total Invoice $28,325 $25,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,958
Model Year20112018
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,340$27,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,340$24,865
Total Invoice$28,325$25,388
Adjustments for Features0-2,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,325$23,367

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,000$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,021

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte specs.

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 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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested222550%
Total Not Requested225050%

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