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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,510

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,798

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $31,900
Base Invoice $20,410 $30,081
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 115
Floor mats 125 125
Remote start 495  
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo mat 78 92
Floor mats 102 100
Remote start 410  
Options (change) 5,015 290
Options (change) 4,493 233
Destination 895 885
Total Price $27,510 $33,075
Total Invoice $25,798 $31,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,265
Model Year20182018
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,510$33,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,510$29,750
Total Invoice$25,798$31,199
Adjustments for Features0-3,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,798$28,063

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182018
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,136

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182018
ModelForteSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.5 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 partial200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested4475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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