Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 2020 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,260

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,725

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202018
ModelSonataForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,700 $21,600
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 115 95
Floor mats 125 125
Remote start   495
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo mat 92 78
Floor mats 100 102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 290 765
Options (change) 233 632
Destination 995 895
Total Price $26,985 $23,260

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Hyundai Sonata dealer quotes or Kia Forte dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,685
Model Year20202018
ModelSonataForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine191hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$26,985$23,260
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,985$23,235

Return to top

Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202018
ModelSonataForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,800$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202018
ModelSonataForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in106.3 in
Length192.9 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height56.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,120 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom46.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.9 ft3

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Hyundai models.