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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: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,845 $27,595 $17,495
Base Invoice $24,170 $25,790 $16,660
Cargo net 50 50 40
Floor mats 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Universal garage door opener     70
Cargo net 41 41 32
Floor mats 80 80  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 150 150 1,990
Options (change) 121 121 1,712
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $26,790 $28,540 $20,180
Total Invoice $25,086 $26,706 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,252
Model Year201320132010
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine198hp I4274hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$26,790$28,540$20,180
Adjustments for Features-2,955-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,835$25,485$20,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$25,086$26,706$19,067
Adjustments for Features-2,767-2,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,319$23,847$19,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,528$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132010
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 
Total Value of Features$3,400$3,500$445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,767-2,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132010
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 Weight3,200 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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