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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: $21,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,002

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $17,600
Base Invoice $20,672 $16,760
Tech Package 1,200  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 80 75
Floor mats 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Package   950
Technology Package   1,800
Tech Package 1,092  
Cargo net 41 32
Cargo tray 64 60
Floor mats 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 938  
Premium Package   830
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 2,455 2,865
Options (change) 2,235 2,492
Destination 825 750
Total Price $24,880 $21,215
Total Invoice $23,732 $20,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,770
Model Year20152012
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,880$21,215
Adjustments for Features-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,825$21,215
Total Invoice$23,732$20,002
Adjustments for Features-1,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,772$20,002

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152012
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive, small$5 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,630$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9600

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152012
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length179.1 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,923 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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested140085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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