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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: $24,765

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,416

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,250 $19,990
Base Invoice $19,406 $18,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275  
Tech Package 1,800  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Floor mats 125 115
Remote start 350 495
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Package   3,000
Rear spoiler   295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248  
Tech Package 1,638  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo tray 64 67
Floor mats 100 93
Remote start 316 410
6-speed shiftable automatic 938  
Premium Package   2,717
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 3,680 4,035
Options (change) 3,345 3,573
Destination 835 850
Total Price $24,765 $24,875
Total Invoice $23,586 $23,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $518
Model Year20162016
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,765$24,875
Adjustments for Features0-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,765$24,505
Total Invoice$23,586$23,416
Adjustments for Features0-348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,586$23,068

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Media drive, small$5 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,105$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.1 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,923 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 Sport

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested162572%
Total Not Requested62528%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested235070%
Total Not Requested102530%

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