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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: $16,475

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
ModelElantraForteForte
TrimLimitedEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,715 $23,090 $22,790
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo mat 70 95 95
Floor mats 80 125 125
Cargo net 35 42 42
Cargo mat 53 78 78
Floor mats 59 102 102
Options (change) 190 270 270
Options (change) 147 222 222
Destination 570 995 995
Total Price $16,475 $24,355 $24,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,258
Model Year200620212021
ModelElantraForteForte
TrimLimitedEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$16,475$24,355$24,055
Adjustments for Features0-4,430-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,475$19,925$20,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$225

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620212021
ModelElantraForteForte
TrimLimitedEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,270$5,700$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,430$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-221-198

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062021
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in106.3 in
Length178.1 in182.7 in
Width67.9 in70.9 in
Height56.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.3 ft3

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