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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: $24,405

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $5,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,925 $34,075 $22,790
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 115 115 95
Floor mats 125 125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net 41 41 42
Cargo mat 92 92 78
Floor mats 100 100 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 290 290 620
Options (change) 233 233 513
Destination 835 835 995
Total Price $30,050 $35,200 $24,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,524
Model Year201620162021
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,050$35,200$24,405
Adjustments for Features-3,000-8,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,050$26,700$24,405
Cost Above Minimum$350$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162021
ModelSonataSonataForte
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote climate control  $25
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,600$10,100$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$8,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,819-7,9690

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162021
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in182.7 in
Width73.4 in70.9 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,492 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 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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