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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: $26,475

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,915

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $27,245
Base Invoice $18,432 $25,465
Technology Package 2,400  
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 115 100
Navigation Package   2,100
Technology Package 2,167  
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo mat 78 77
Floor mats 93 81
Navigation Package   1,911
Options (change) 6,260 2,345
Options (change) 5,658 2,110
Destination 825 750
Total Price $26,475 $30,340
Total Invoice $24,915 $28,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,210
Model Year20152011
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$26,475$30,340
Adjustments for Features-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,625$30,340
Total Invoice$24,915$28,325
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,115$28,325

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152011
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 
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 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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$2,475$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8000

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152011
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 lights0No
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%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested22533%
Total Not Requested45067%

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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