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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: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,586

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,250 $19,300
Base Invoice $19,406 $18,318
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275  
Tech Package 1,800  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Floor mats 125 125
Remote start 350 495
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Package   2,500
Technology Package   1,490
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248  
Tech Package 1,638  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo tray 64 67
Floor mats 100 102
Remote start 316 410
6-speed shiftable automatic 938  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Package   2,301
Technology Package   1,371
Options (change) 3,680 5,090
Options (change) 3,345 4,584
Destination 835 895
Total Price $24,765 $25,285
Total Invoice $23,586 $23,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,243
Model Year20162017
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,765$25,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,765$23,740
Total Invoice$23,586$23,797
Adjustments for Features0-1,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,586$22,343

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162017
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportS
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Media drive, small$5 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,705$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,454

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162017
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.1 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,011 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
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 S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested185082%

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