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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: $24,015

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $165

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $37

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelElantraForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $19,990
Base Invoice $19,727 $18,993
Technology Package 2,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 70 80
Cargo mat 80 95
Floor mats 95 115
Premium Package   3,000
Technology Package 1,911  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo tray 57 67
Cargo mat 64 78
Floor mats 76 93
Premium Package   2,717
Options (change) 2,645 3,340
Options (change) 2,375 2,997
Destination 775 850
Total Price $24,015 $24,180
Total Invoice $22,877 $22,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $250
Model Year20122016
ModelElantraForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,015$24,180
Adjustments for Features0-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,015$23,955
Total Invoice$22,877$22,840
Adjustments for Features0-213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,877$22,627

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelElantraForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,325$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-213

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,959 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1254%

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