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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: $19,565

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelElantraForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $15,995
Base Invoice $15,909 $15,230
Sunroof 1,150  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo tray 70 75
Floor mats 85  
Leather seating surfaces 800 1,000
Premium Package   800
4-speed automatic   1,000
Sunroof 1,047  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo tray 57 60
Floor mats 68  
Leather seating surfaces 728 870
Premium Package   700
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 2,430 2,875
Options (change) 2,192 2,590
Destination 675 695
Total Price $19,675 $19,565
Total Invoice $18,776 $18,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $587
Model Year20082010
ModelElantraForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,675$19,565
Adjustments for Features0-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,675$19,220
Total Invoice$18,776$18,515
Adjustments for Features0-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,776$18,189

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelElantraForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Infotainment 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$700$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length177.4 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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