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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: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimSXLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $27,000 $28,550
Base Invoice $18,380 $25,231 $26,668
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Technology Package 1,800    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Floor mats   110 110
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Technology Package 1,570    
Cargo net 32 41 41
Floor mats   88 88
Options (change) 3,590 160 160
Options (change) 3,127 129 129
Destination 775 810 810
Total Price $23,665 $27,970 $29,520
Total Invoice $22,282 $26,170 $27,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,882
Model Year201320142014
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimSXLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4190hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,665$27,970$29,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$26,895$28,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$22,282$26,170$27,607
Adjustments for Features0-1,006-1,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,282$25,164$26,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,321

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201320142014
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,200$3,275$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,006-1,122

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20132014
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 Weight2,730 lb.3,246 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
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested77554%

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