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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: $26,055

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,476

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $34,350
Base Invoice $18,528 $32,188
Premium Package 2,600  
215/45HR17 300  
Technology Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 115
Floor mats 115 125
Premium Package 2,348  
215/45HR17 269  
Technology Package 2,074  
Rear spoiler 244  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo mat 78 92
Floor mats 93 100
Options (change) 5,755 290
Options (change) 5,148 233
Destination 800 835
Total Price $26,055 $35,475
Total Invoice $24,476 $33,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,585
Model Year20142017
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,055$35,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,055$31,000
Total Invoice$24,476$33,256
Adjustments for Features0-4,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,476$29,061

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142017
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,195

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142017
ModelForteSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.5 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in73.4 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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 seat200Yes
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 seat150Yes
Total Requested350097%
Total Not Requested1253%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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