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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: $2,278

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,583

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $2,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForteForteIoniqIoniqIoniq
TrimEXSXLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $27,550 $28,300 $36,000
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $26,311 $27,016 $34,254
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600      
Universal garage door opener 350 350      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 105 105 105
Floor mats 125 125 125 125 125
Ultimate Package     3,000    
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236      
Universal garage door opener 291 291      
Cargo net 42 42 41 41 41
Cargo tray 67 67 84 84 84
Floor mats 102 102 100 100 100
Ultimate Package     2,820    
Options (change) 4,205 4,205 3,280 280 280
Options (change) 3,738 3,738 3,045 225 225
Destination 895 895 885 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,543 -7,500
Total Price $27,200 $28,900 $31,715 $24,922 $29,665
Total Invoice $25,599 $27,055 $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: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,043
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForteForteIoniqIoniqIoniq
TrimEXSXLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4104hp I4 H104hp I4 PiH118hp E
TransmissionT6S7S6S6A1
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)215/45-17225/40-18225/45-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,200$28,900$31,715$24,922$29,665
Adjustments for Features-1,475-1,750-3,6500-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,725$27,150$28,065$24,922$24,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$3,400$257$0
Total Invoice$25,599$27,055$30,241$23,583$27,864
Adjustments for Features-1,388-1,638-3,4800-4,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,211$25,417$26,761$23,583$23,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,206$3,593$415$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForteForteIoniqIoniqIoniq
TrimEXSXLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed automated manual $1200   
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   
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
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
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 
App support$0$0   
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 
Approach detection$25$25   
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
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
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$100 
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,500$6,400$2,750$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$1,750$3,650$0$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,388-1,638-3,4800-4,696

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,929 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 Room53.8 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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested395093%
Total Not Requested3007%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested385093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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 headlights150Yes
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 Requested125035%
Total Not Requested232565%

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