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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: $21,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $31,900
Base Invoice $16,660 $30,081
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Cargo net 40 50
Universal garage door opener 70  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats   125
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Cargo net 32 41
Universal garage door opener 55  
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 2,990 175
Options (change) 2,662 141
Destination 695 885
Total Price $21,180 $32,960
Total Invoice $20,017 $31,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,275
Model Year20102018
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,180$32,960
Adjustments for Features0-8,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$24,680
Total Invoice$20,017$31,107
Adjustments for Features0-7,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,017$23,292

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102018
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
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 via app $75
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,545$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,815

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102018
ModelForteSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.4 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.3 ft3

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