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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: $28,160

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelForteKona
TrimEXUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,990 $27,400
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo tray 80 100
Floor mats 125 125
Remote start 495  
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear spoiler 244  
Cargo tray 67 80
Floor mats 102 100
Remote start 410  
Options (change) 5,245 225
Options (change) 4,684 180
Destination 925 950
Total Price $28,160 $28,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Kona Ultimate
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,852
Model Year20192018
ModelForteKona
TrimEXUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,160$28,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,160$26,650

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20192018
ModelForteKona
TrimEXUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Total Value of Features$3,025$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,839

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Kona

Model Year20192018
ModelForteKona
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length182.7 in164.0 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height56.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 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 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.345.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested362581%
Total Not Requested85019%

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