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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: $21,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,077

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $24,550
Base Invoice $16,660 $22,959
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 90
Universal garage door opener 70  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats   90
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
3.3L V6   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo tray 60 73
Universal garage door opener 55  
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Floor mats   73
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
3.3L V6   1,850
Options (change) 3,065 2,555
Options (change) 2,722 2,329
Destination 695 720
Total Price $21,255 $27,825
Total Invoice $20,077 $26,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,038
Model Year20102010
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4249hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$21,255$27,825
Adjustments for Features0-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,255$26,870
Total Invoice$20,077$26,008
Adjustments for Features0-893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,077$25,115

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102010
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,620$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-893

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102010
ModelForteSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.4 in
Length178.3 in188.9 in
Width69.9 in72.1 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.3 ft3

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