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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: $26,255

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,642

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $28,195
Base Invoice $18,528 $26,345
Technology Package 2,300  
215/45HR17 300  
Premium Package 2,600  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 115 100
Remote start 495 350
Navigation Package   2,200
Technology Package 2,074  
215/45HR17 269  
Premium Package 2,348  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo mat 78 77
Floor mats 93 80
Remote start 410 316
Navigation Package   2,002
Options (change) 5,955 2,795
Options (change) 5,314 2,516
Destination 800 775
Total Price $26,255 $31,765
Total Invoice $24,642 $29,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,276
Model Year20142012
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$26,255$31,765
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,955$31,765
Total Invoice$24,642$29,636
Adjustments for Features-2820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,360$29,636

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142012
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2820

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142012
ModelForteSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length179.5 in189.8 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%

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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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