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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $28,550 $19,100
Base Invoice $25,231 $26,668 $18,190
Cargo net 50 50 40
Floor mats 110 110  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net 41 41 32
Floor mats 88 88  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 160 160 3,590
Options (change) 129 129 3,127
Destination 810 810 750
Total Price $27,970 $29,520 $23,440
Total Invoice $26,170 $27,607 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,050
Model Year201420142012
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I4274hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$27,970$29,520$23,440
Adjustments for Features-1,125-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,845$28,270$23,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$26,170$27,607$22,067
Adjustments for Features-1,053-1,1690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,117$26,438$22,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,321$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142012
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,400$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,053-1,1690

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,246 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested77554%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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