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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: $17,620

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,160

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520142014
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimLXSE 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,890 $25,850 $28,550
Base Invoice $15,587 $24,428 $26,668
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear spoiler 295   250
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Floor mats 115 110 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Rear spoiler 244   226
Cargo net 42 41 41
Cargo mat 78 77 77
Floor mats 93 88 88
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   248  
Options (change) 905 530 505
Options (change) 748 454 432
Destination 825 810 810
Total Price $17,620 $27,190 $29,865
Total Invoice $17,160 $25,692 $27,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,803
Model Year201520142014
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimLXSE 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG21/32 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4104, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$17,620$27,190$29,865
Adjustments for Features0-5,005-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,620$22,185$22,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$17,160$25,692$27,910
Adjustments for Features0-4,729-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,160$20,963$21,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$307

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201520142014
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimLXSE 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$245$5,250$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,005$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,729-6,640

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152014
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 Weight2,981 lb.3,417 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
Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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