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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: $21,800

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,575

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelForteKona
TrimEXUltimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $27,400
Base Invoice $17,430 $26,170
Technology Package 1,900  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo tray 75 100
Floor mats   125
Technology Package 1,655  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo tray 60 80
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 2,725 225
Options (change) 2,370 180
Destination 775 950
Total Price $21,800 $28,575
Total Invoice $20,575 $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: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $348
Model Year20132018
ModelForteKona
TrimEXUltimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG28/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$21,800$28,575
Adjustments for Features0-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$21,900
Total Invoice$20,575$27,300
Adjustments for Features0-6,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,575$20,923

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20132018
ModelForteKona
TrimEXUltimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $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
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,525$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,377

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20132018
ModelForteKona
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in102.4 in
Length170.9 in164.0 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,843 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 Headroom38.4 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		19.4 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft345.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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