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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: $20,580

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelElantraForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,020 $21,300
Base Invoice $16,334 $20,130
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo tray 70 80
Cargo mat 80 95
Floor mats 85 125
Rear spoiler 375 295
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Sunroof 1,150  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo tray 57 67
Cargo mat 64 78
Floor mats 68 102
Rear spoiler 338 244
Leather seating surfaces 728  
Sunroof 1,047  
Options (change) 2,885 595
Options (change) 2,594 491
Destination 675 895
Total Price $20,580 $22,790
Total Invoice $19,603 $21,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $756
Model Year20092017
ModelElantraForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$20,580$22,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,580$21,565
Total Invoice$19,603$21,516
Adjustments for Features0-1,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$20,359

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092017
ModelElantraForte
TrimSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,525$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,157

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092017
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.9 ft3

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