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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: $23,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,882

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $24,550
Base Invoice $18,000 $22,959
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 90
Floor mats   90
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Navigation system   1,250
3.3L V6   2,000
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo tray 60 73
Floor mats   73
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Navigation system   1,137
3.3L V6   1,850
Options (change) 3,665 3,805
Options (change) 3,187 3,466
Destination 695 695
Total Price $23,255 $29,050
Total Invoice $21,882 $27,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,168
Model Year20112009
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4249hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,255$29,050
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$28,975
Total Invoice$21,882$27,120
Adjustments for Features0-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,882$27,050

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112009
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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$2,125$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112009
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.3,494 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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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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%

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