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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: $27,730

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920152015
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimEXSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,990 $28,575 $33,525
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear spoiler 295    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95 115 115
Floor mats 125 125 125
Ultimate Package   4,950  
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Rear spoiler 244    
Cargo net 42 41 41
Cargo mat 78 92 92
Floor mats 102 100 100
Ultimate Package   4,416  
Options (change) 4,815 5,240 290
Options (change) 4,327 4,649 233
Destination 925 825 825
Total Price $27,730 $34,640 $34,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,619
Model Year201920152015
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimEXSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 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$27,730$34,640$34,640
Adjustments for Features0-2,625-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,730$32,015$32,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201920152015
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimEXSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
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
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$3,275$5,900$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,449-2,462

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20192015
ModelForteSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length182.7 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in73.4 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 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 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested367582%
Total Not Requested80018%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Apple Car Play support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested185034%
Total Not Requested360066%

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