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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: $19,375

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelElantraForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $17,600
Base Invoice $16,334 $16,760
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo tray 70 75
Floor mats 85  
Sunroof 1,150  
4-speed automatic 800  
Premium Package   950
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo tray 57 60
Floor mats 68  
Sunroof 1,047  
4-speed automatic 756  
Premium Package   830
Options (change) 2,430 1,025
Options (change) 2,220 890
Destination 675 750
Total Price $20,125 $19,375
Total Invoice $19,229 $18,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $686
Model Year20092012
ModelElantraForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$20,125$19,375
Adjustments for Features-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,975$19,375
Total Invoice$19,229$18,400
Adjustments for Features-1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,086$18,400

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelElantraForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$1,350$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
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 Weight2,747 lb.2,769 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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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