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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: $9,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $31,900
Base Invoice $18,000 $30,081
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 50
Floor mats   125
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 41
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 3,590 175
Options (change) 3,127 141
Destination 695 885
Total Price $23,180 $32,960
Total Invoice $21,822 $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: $2,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,867
Model Year20112018
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,180$32,960
Adjustments for Features0-6,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,180$26,160
Total Invoice$21,822$31,107
Adjustments for Features0-6,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,822$24,689

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112018
ModelForteSonata
TrimSXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
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
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Total Value of Features$1,650$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,418

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112018
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 Weight2,870 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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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
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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