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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimSXLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $26,445 $28,195
Base Invoice $18,000 $24,725 $26,345
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Navigation Package   2,200 2,200
Floor mats   100 100
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32 41 41
Navigation Package   2,002 2,002
Floor mats   80 80
Options (change) 3,590 2,350 2,350
Options (change) 3,127 2,123 2,123
Destination 695 775 775
Total Price $23,180 $29,570 $31,320
Total Invoice $21,822 $27,623 $29,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,283
Model Year201120122012
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimSXLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,180$29,570$31,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,180$27,945$29,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$21,822$27,623$29,243
Adjustments for Features0-1,518-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,822$26,105$27,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,527

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201120122012
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimSXLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,275$3,900$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,518-1,611

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112012
ModelForteSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.0 in
Length178.3 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.4 ft3

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

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 camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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