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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: $26,605

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,038

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelForteKona
TrimEXUltimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,690 $27,400
Base Invoice $18,751 $26,170
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO 600  
Technology Package 2,100  
Cargo tray 80 100
Floor mats 115 125
Remote start 495  
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO 558  
Technology Package 1,893  
Cargo tray 67 80
Floor mats 93 100
Remote start 410  
Options (change) 6,090 225
Options (change) 5,462 180
Destination 825 950
Total Price $26,605 $28,575
Total Invoice $25,038 $27,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $580
Model Year20152018
ModelForteKona
TrimEXUltimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG28/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$26,605$28,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,605$25,600
Total Invoice$25,038$27,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,038$24,458

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20152018
ModelForteKona
TrimEXUltimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Total Value of Features$3,075$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,842

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20152018
ModelForteKona
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length171.3 in164.0 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft345.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested295081%
Total Not Requested67519%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%

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