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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Ioniq Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Ioniq Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,922

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $1,238

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,583

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelForteForteIoniqIoniqIoniq
TrimEXSXLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,690 $20,890 $27,550 $28,300 $36,000
Base Invoice $18,751 $19,707 $26,311 $27,016 $34,254
Premium Package 2,700 2,300      
UVO 600        
Technology Package 2,100 1,900      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 105 105 105
Floor mats 115 115 125 125 125
Ultimate Package     3,000    
Premium Package 2,441 2,079      
UVO 558        
Technology Package 1,893 1,717      
Cargo net 42 42 41 41 41
Cargo tray 67 67 84 84 84
Floor mats 93 93 100 100 100
Ultimate Package     2,820    
Options (change) 5,645 4,445 3,280 280 280
Options (change) 5,094 3,998 3,045 225 225
Destination 825 825 885 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,543 -7,500
Total Price $26,160 $26,160 $31,715 $24,922 $29,665
Total Invoice $24,670 $24,530 $30,241 $23,583 $27,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Ioniq EV Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $347
Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelForteForteIoniqIoniqIoniq
TrimEXSXLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I4104hp I4 H104hp I4 PiH118hp E
TransmissionT6M6S6S6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,160$26,160$31,715$24,922$29,665
Adjustments for Features-1,225-350-3,6500-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,935$25,810$28,065$24,922$24,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$3,400$257$0
Total Invoice$24,670$24,530$30,241$23,583$27,864
Adjustments for Features-1,155-328-3,4800-4,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,515$24,202$26,761$23,583$23,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$687$3,593$415$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelForteForteIoniqIoniqIoniq
TrimEXSXLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100 
1-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote app  $25 $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 $200
Lane departure warning  $200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection  $50 $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
28 kWh battery pack    $0
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
9 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Regeneration paddles    $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225 $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Wireless charging station  $75 $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,475$3,600$6,900$3,250$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$350$3,650$0$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,155-328-3,4800-4,696

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Model Year20152018
ModelForteIoniq
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in176.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Ioniq Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rear air vents100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control600No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110031%
Total Not Requested247569%

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