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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: $16,505

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $3,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,433

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $3,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelElantraElantraForte
TrimGLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,865 $15,715 $17,800
Base Invoice $12,964 $14,537 $16,950
Package 2 1,100 1,100  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Floor mats 80 80  
4-speed automatic 850    
Premium Package     950
Package 2 1,023 1,023  
Cargo net 35 35 32
Floor mats 59 59  
4-speed automatic 782    
Premium Package     830
Options (change) 2,070 1,220 990
Options (change) 1,899 1,117 862
Destination 570 570 775
Total Price $16,505 $17,505 $19,565
Total Invoice $15,433 $16,224 $18,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,048
Model Year200620062013
ModelElantraElantraForte
TrimGLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15195/60-15205/55-16
Total Price$16,505$17,505$19,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,505$16,330$17,035
Cost Above Minimum$175$0$0
Total Invoice$15,433$16,224$18,587
Adjustments for Features0-1,089-2,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,433$15,135$16,183
Cost Above Minimum$298$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062013
ModelElantraElantraForte
TrimGLSLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
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$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$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,170$2,345$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,089-2,404

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
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.2,791 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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

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

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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

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