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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: $24,900

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $4,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $22,790
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 100 125
Remote start 350 495
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo mat 77 78
Floor mats 80 102
Remote start 316 410
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 595 1,115
Options (change) 514 923
Destination 775 995
Total Price $29,565 $24,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,029
Model Year20122021
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,565$24,900
Adjustments for Features-2,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$24,900

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control $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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,475$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6870

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in182.7 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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