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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: $21,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132021
ModelForteKona
TrimEXUltimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $28,150
Technology Package 1,900  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 115
Floor mats   155
Technology Package 1,655  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 0
Cargo tray 60 0
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 2,765 320
Options (change) 2,402 0
Destination 775 1,185
Total Price $21,840 $29,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,727
Model Year20132021
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$21,840$29,655
Adjustments for Features0-7,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,840$22,030

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20132021
ModelForteKona
TrimEXUltimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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, high-speed or partial $200
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 warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$1,675$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-305

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20132021
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
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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