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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: $27,800

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,067

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $28,195
Base Invoice $20,130 $26,345
Premium Plus Package 4,490  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 125 100
Remote start 495 350
Navigation Package   2,200
Premium Plus Package 4,119  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo mat 78 77
Floor mats 102 80
Remote start 410 316
Navigation Package   2,002
Options (change) 5,605 2,795
Options (change) 5,042 2,516
Destination 895 775
Total Price $27,800 $31,765
Total Invoice $26,067 $29,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,116
Model Year20172012
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,800$31,765
Adjustments for Features-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,150$31,765
Total Invoice$26,067$29,636
Adjustments for Features-1,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,520$29,636

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172012
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
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$5,100$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172012
ModelForteSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length179.5 in189.8 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested222547%
Total Not Requested255053%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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