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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: $24,900

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $4,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212013
ModelForteSonata
TrimGTLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,790 $27,595
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 125 100
Remote start 495 350
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo mat 78 77
Floor mats 102 80
Remote start 410 316
Options (change) 1,115 595
Options (change) 923 514
Destination 995 795
Total Price $24,900 $28,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,774
Model Year20212013
ModelForteSonata
TrimGTLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/35 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,900$28,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,900$26,410

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20212013
ModelForteSonata
TrimGTLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,600$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,407

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20212013
ModelForteSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length182.7 in189.8 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.4 ft3

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