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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: $20,955

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,757

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelElantraForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,115 $17,395
Base Invoice $20,218 $16,570
Technology Package 2,350 1,800
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 70 75
Floor mats 95  
Premium Package   950
Technology Package 2,139 1,570
Cargo net 41 32
Cargo tray 57 60
Floor mats 76  
Premium Package   830
Options (change) 2,565 2,865
Options (change) 2,313 2,492
Destination 795 695
Total Price $24,475 $20,955
Total Invoice $23,326 $19,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,591
Model Year20132011
ModelElantraForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,475$20,955
Adjustments for Features-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,400$20,955
Total Invoice$23,326$19,757
Adjustments for Features-1,9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,348$19,757

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132011
ModelElantraForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,550$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9780

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132011
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.2,769 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested147572%
Total Not Requested57528%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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