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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: $19,500

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $995

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,652

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelElantraForteForte
TrimSESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $19,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $17,113 $18,318 $20,410
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Cargo tray 70 80 80
Cargo mat 80 95 95
Floor mats 85 125 125
Rear spoiler 375   295
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Cargo tray 57 67 67
Cargo mat 64 78 78
Floor mats 68 102 102
Rear spoiler 338   244
Options (change) 935 300 595
Options (change) 819 247 491
Destination 720 895 895
Total Price $19,500 $20,495 $23,090
Total Invoice $18,652 $19,460 $21,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $167
Model Year201020182018
ModelElantraForteForte
TrimSESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$19,500$20,495$23,090
Adjustments for Features0-675-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,500$19,820$20,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$345
Total Invoice$18,652$19,460$21,796
Adjustments for Features0-641-2,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,652$18,819$19,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$216

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020182018
ModelElantraForteForte
TrimSESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,300$1,975$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-641-2,761

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
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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