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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: $2,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010202120212021
ModelElantraForteForteForte
TrimSEGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $20,490 $23,090 $22,790
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Cargo tray 70 80 80 80
Cargo mat 80 95 95 95
Floor mats 85 125 125 125
Rear spoiler 375   295  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Cargo tray 57 67 67 67
Cargo mat 64 78 78 78
Floor mats 68 102 102 102
Rear spoiler 338   244  
Options (change) 935 300 595 300
Options (change) 819 247 491 247
Destination 720 995 995 995
Total Price $19,500 $21,785 $24,680 $24,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,507
Model Year2010202120212021
ModelElantraForteForteForte
TrimSEGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,500$21,785$24,680$24,085
Adjustments for Features0-275-2,525-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,500$21,510$22,155$22,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$645$700

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2010202120212021
ModelElantraForteForteForte
TrimSEGT-LineEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$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$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,500$1,775$4,025$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$2,525$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16-152-97

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102021
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in182.7 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.3 ft3

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