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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,815

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,715

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelForteKonaKona
TrimEXLimitedUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $24,700 $27,400
Base Invoice $15,230 $23,632 $26,170
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Premium Package 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Universal garage door opener 70    
Cargo tray 75 100 100
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Floor mats   125 125
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Premium Package 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Cargo tray 60 80 80
4-speed automatic 960    
Floor mats   100 100
Options (change) 3,125 225 225
Options (change) 2,790 180 180
Destination 695 950 950
Total Price $19,815 $25,875 $28,575
Total Invoice $18,715 $24,762 $27,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $937
Model Year201020182018
ModelForteKonaKona
TrimEXLimitedUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG28/32 MPG28/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$19,815$25,875$28,575
Adjustments for Features0-4,955-8,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,815$20,920$20,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$18,715$24,762$27,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,742-7,648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,715$20,020$19,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year201020182018
ModelForteKonaKona
TrimEXLimitedUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,295$6,250$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,742-7,648

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20102018
ModelForteKona
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in102.4 in
Length178.3 in164.0 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.745.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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