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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: $26,255

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,642

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $19,500
Base Invoice $26,345 $18,528
Navigation Package 2,200  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 100 115
Remote start 350 495
Premium Package   2,600
215/45HR17   300
Technology Package   2,300
Navigation Package 2,002  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo mat 77 78
Floor mats 80 93
Remote start 316 410
Premium Package   2,348
215/45HR17   269
Technology Package   2,074
Options (change) 2,795 5,955
Options (change) 2,516 5,314
Destination 775 800
Total Price $31,765 $26,255
Total Invoice $29,636 $24,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,276
Model Year20122014
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,765$26,255
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,765$25,955
Total Invoice$29,636$24,642
Adjustments for Features0-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,636$24,360

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
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
Remote app$25 
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
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$3,075$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
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

Premium 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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