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| Specification | Kia K5 | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | About $28,000 | About $28,000 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Base engine | 2.5L (191 hp) | 2.5L (191 hp) |
| Performance trim | GT (290 hp turbo) | N-Line (290 hp turbo) |
| Hybrid | No | Yes |
| Drivetrain | FWD standard, AWD available | FWD standard, AWD available |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 yr / 100,000 mi | 10 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Assembly | West Point, Georgia | Montgomery, Alabama (USA) |
Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.
Because the K5 and Sonata share Hyundai-Kia engineering, they line up closely: both are five-seat midsize sedans, both offer available all-wheel drive, both top out with a 290-horsepower turbo, and both carry the same 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. The decision usually comes down to styling, whether you want a hybrid, and where you buy.
The two start at roughly the same price, around $28,000. At ALM Kia South, a new K5 also adds ALM VIP Club benefits and, on qualifying new vehicles, our Included Lifetime Warranty, and it is assembled right here in Georgia.
Both sedans offer a sporty 290-horsepower turbo, badged GT on the K5 and N-Line on the Sonata, so performance fans are covered either way. The clearest difference is efficiency at the other end: the Sonata offers a hybrid, while the K5 is gas only. If a hybrid sedan is a must, the Sonata has one; if you want the K5’s look and the GT, the K5 delivers.
Despite the shared bones, the K5 and Sonata wear distinct styling inside and out, so this often comes down to taste. Both offer roomy five-seat cabins, large available touchscreens, and generous standard safety technology. Sitting in both is the best way to choose.
The warranties are identical: 5-year / 60,000-mile basic and 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain for both. Both are US-built too, with the K5 assembled in West Point, Georgia and the Sonata in Montgomery, Alabama.
Since the K5 and Sonata are so closely matched, the tiebreakers are styling, whether you want the Sonata’s hybrid or the K5’s GT, and the ownership perks at ALM Kia South. Browse our K5 inventory or contact our team to compare them side by side.
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