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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: $27,930

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132019
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,595 $21,990
Premium Package 2,900  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 100 125
Remote start 350 495
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Premium Package 2,639  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo mat 77 78
Floor mats 80 102
Remote start 316 410
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Options (change) 3,495 5,015
Options (change) 3,153 4,493
Destination 795 925
Total Price $31,885 $27,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,621
Model Year20132019
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,885$27,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,885$26,380

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132019
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
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
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$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 
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$3,450$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-301

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132019
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.2,810 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
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92558%
Total Not Requested67542%

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 radio50Yes
Total Requested227551%
Total Not Requested220049%

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