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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: $28,672

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021201820182018
ModelForteIoniqIoniqIoniq
TrimEXLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,090 $27,550 $28,300 $36,000
Premium Plus Package 3,900      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Rear spoiler 295      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 105 105 105
Floor mats 125 125 125 125
Ultimate Package   3,000 3,750  
Premium Plus Package 3,570      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Rear spoiler 244      
Cargo net 42 41 41 41
Cargo tray 67 84 84 84
Floor mats 102 100 100 100
Ultimate Package   2,820 3,525  
Options (change) 4,800 3,280 4,030 280
Options (change) 4,316 3,045 3,750 225
Destination 995 885 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,543 -7,500
Total Price $28,885 $31,715 $28,672 $29,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Ioniq EV Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,618
Model Year2021201820182018
ModelForteIoniqIoniqIoniq
TrimEXLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine147hp I4104hp I4 H104hp I4 PiH118hp E
TransmissionCVT-6S6S6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,885$31,715$28,672$29,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-1,775-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,885$29,940$26,897$26,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$357$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Model Year2021201820182018
ModelForteIoniqIoniqIoniq
TrimEXLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150   
Remote app$25$25 $25
Remote climate control$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports$0$0 $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
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   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225 $225
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100$100
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,300$4,075$4,075$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$1,775$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,693-1,678-2,935

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Model Year20212018
ModelForteIoniq
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.7 in176.0 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 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 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested417593%
Total Not Requested3007%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Ioniq Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
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 warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested222562%
Total Not Requested135038%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed850No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested332567%
Total Not Requested167533%

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