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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: $24,225

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,872

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $23,445
Base Invoice $18,432 $21,948
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 295 550
Ultimate Package   1,750
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Floor mats 93  
Rear spoiler 244 500
Ultimate Package   1,593
Options (change) 4,010 2,300
Options (change) 3,615 2,093
Destination 825 650
Total Price $24,225 $26,395
Total Invoice $22,872 $24,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,188
Model Year20152007
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4234hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$24,225$26,395
Adjustments for Features-1,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,775$26,395
Total Invoice$22,872$24,691
Adjustments for Features-1,3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,503$24,691

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152007
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,100$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152007
ModelForteSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.4 in
Length179.5 in188.9 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested260072%
Total Not Requested102528%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 280W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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