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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: $21,455

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,312

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $22,470
Base Invoice $18,000 $21,035
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 900
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 90
3.3L V6   1,700
Floor mats   85
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 819
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo tray 60 73
3.3L V6   1,572
Floor mats   68
Options (change) 1,865 2,825
Options (change) 1,617 2,573
Destination 695 675
Total Price $21,455 $25,970
Total Invoice $20,312 $24,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,457
Model Year20112008
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4234hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,455$25,970
Adjustments for Features0-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,455$25,420
Total Invoice$20,312$24,283
Adjustments for Features0-514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,312$23,769

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112008
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,725$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-514

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112008
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 Weight2,870 lb.3,458 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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