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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: $24,405

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $5,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120162016
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimGTSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,790 $28,925 $34,075
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95 115 115
Floor mats 125 125 125
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42 41 41
Cargo mat 78 92 92
Floor mats 102 100 100
Options (change) 620 290 290
Options (change) 513 233 233
Destination 995 835 835
Total Price $24,405 $30,050 $35,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,524
Model Year202120162016
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimGTSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/35 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,405$30,050$35,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,000-8,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,405$27,050$26,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year202120162016
ModelForteSonataSonata
TrimGTSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote climate control$25  
Sunshades, second row  $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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,600$4,600$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,819-7,969

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20212016
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 Weight3,012 lb.3,492 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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