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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: $21,915

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $1,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,966

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelElantraForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $21,600
Base Invoice $19,727 $20,410
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 70 80
Cargo mat 80 95
Floor mats 95 125
Universal garage door opener   350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo tray 57 67
Cargo mat 64 78
Floor mats 76 102
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 545 700
Options (change) 464 580
Destination 775 895
Total Price $21,915 $23,195
Total Invoice $20,966 $21,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $400
Model Year20122018
ModelElantraForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,915$23,195
Adjustments for Features0-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,915$22,645
Total Invoice$20,966$21,885
Adjustments for Features0-519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,966$21,366

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelElantraForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
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
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,375$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-519

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,908 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 in53.8 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
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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