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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,505

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,224

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $2,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelElantraForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,715 $15,995
Base Invoice $14,537 $15,230
Package 2 1,100  
Cargo net 40 40
Floor mats 80  
Premium Package   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
4-speed automatic   1,000
Package 2 1,023  
Cargo net 35 32
Floor mats 59  
Premium Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   870
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 1,220 2,840
Options (change) 1,117 2,562
Destination 570 695
Total Price $17,505 $19,530
Total Invoice $16,224 $18,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $488
Model Year20062010
ModelElantraForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16
Total Price$17,505$19,530
Adjustments for Features0-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,505$17,655
Total Invoice$16,224$18,487
Adjustments for Features0-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,224$16,712

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelElantraForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,125$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,775

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in104.3 in
Length178.1 in178.3 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

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