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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: $23,615

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,990 $22,470
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Floor mats 125 85
Cargo tray 80 90
Cargo mat 95 90
3.3L V6   1,700
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 41
Floor mats 102 68
Cargo tray 67 73
Cargo mat 78 73
3.3L V6   1,572
Options (change) 700 2,015
Options (change) 580 1,827
Destination 925 675
Total Price $23,615 $25,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,078
Model Year20192008
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4234hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$23,615$25,160
Adjustments for Features-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,890$25,160

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20192008
ModelForteSonata
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,875$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20192008
ModelForteSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.4 in
Length182.7 in188.9 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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