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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: $11,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,350 $19,100
Base Invoice $32,188 $18,190
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 40
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 32
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 175 3,590
Options (change) 141 3,127
Destination 835 750
Total Price $35,360 $23,440
Total Invoice $33,164 $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: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,860
Model Year20172012
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$35,360$23,440
Adjustments for Features-6,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,710$23,440
Total Invoice$33,164$22,067
Adjustments for Features-6,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,927$22,067

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
ModelSonataForte
TrimLimited 2.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,075$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2370

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in178.3 in
Width73.4 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,492 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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