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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: $26,745

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,104

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimEXSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $28,575 $33,525
Base Invoice $18,993 $26,846 $31,425
Premium Package 3,000    
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear spoiler 295    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95 115 115
Floor mats 115 125 125
Ultimate Package   4,950  
Premium Package 2,717    
Premium Plus Package 1,796    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Rear spoiler 244    
Cargo net 42 41 41
Cargo mat 78 92 92
Floor mats 93 100 100
Ultimate Package   4,416  
Options (change) 5,905 5,240 290
Options (change) 5,261 4,649 233
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $26,745 $34,640 $34,640
Total Invoice $25,104 $32,320 $32,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,087
Model Year201620152015
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimEXSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,745$34,640$34,640
Adjustments for Features0-4,425-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,745$30,215$30,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$25,104$32,320$32,483
Adjustments for Features0-4,129-4,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,104$28,191$28,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$143

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201620152015
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimEXSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,800$7,225$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,425$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,129-4,149

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20162015
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.3,505 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested330098%
Total Not Requested752%
Premium Plus 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Apple Car Play support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested115021%
Total Not Requested430079%

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