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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: $19,515

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $70

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122021
ModelElantraElantraForte
TrimGLSLimitedFE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,345 $20,595 $17,890
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250  
Preferred Package 1,850    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Floor mats 95 95 125
Cargo mat 80 80 95
Cargo tray 70 70 80
Cargo net 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener     350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226 226  
Preferred Package 1,684    
6-speed shiftable automatic 954    
Floor mats 76 76 102
Cargo mat 64 64 78
Cargo tray 57 57 67
Cargo net 41 41 42
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 3,395 545 700
Options (change) 3,102 464 580
Destination 775 775 995
Total Price $19,515 $21,915 $19,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra GLS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte FE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,679
Model Year201220122021
ModelElantraElantraForte
TrimGLSLimitedFE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4148hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG28/38 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6172, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$19,515$21,915$19,585
Adjustments for Features-1,505-3,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,010$18,035$19,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122021
ModelElantraElantraForte
TrimGLSLimitedFE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$1,700$4,075$195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$3,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,449-3,7120

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in182.7 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested137559%
Total Not Requested95541%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte FE

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

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