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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: $29,395

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelForteKona
TrimSXUltimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $28,150
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 115
Floor mats 125 155
Remote start 495  
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 0
Cargo tray 67 0
Floor mats 102 0
Remote start 410  
Options (change) 4,700 320
Options (change) 4,148 0
Destination 895 1,185
Total Price $29,395 $29,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,416
Model Year20182021
ModelForteKona
TrimSXUltimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG28/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,395$29,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,395$26,255

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20182021
ModelForteKona
TrimSXUltimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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 
App support$0 
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 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,250$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-136

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20182021
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested327579%
Total Not Requested87521%

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