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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: $27,095

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $24,550
Base Invoice $20,410 $22,959
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 90
Cargo mat 95 90
Floor mats 125 90
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Navigation system   1,250
3.3L V6   2,000
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 73
Cargo mat 78 73
Floor mats 102 73
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Navigation system   1,137
3.3L V6   1,850
Options (change) 4,600 3,895
Options (change) 4,150 3,539
Destination 895 720
Total Price $27,095 $29,165
Total Invoice $25,455 $27,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,816
Model Year20182010
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4249hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,095$29,165
Adjustments for Features-3,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,845$29,165
Total Invoice$25,455$27,218
Adjustments for Features-3,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,402$27,218

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182010
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$5,000$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0530

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182010
ModelForteSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.4 in
Length179.5 in188.9 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,494 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata specs.

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
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
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 Requested200045%
Total Not Requested247555%

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