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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: $25,745

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $515

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,221

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,650 $19,500
Base Invoice $20,765 $18,528
Premium Package 2,400 2,600
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats 125 115
Cargo tray 100 80
Cargo net 50 50
215/45HR17   300
Technology Package   2,300
Premium Package 2,184 2,348
7-speed automated manual 1,034  
Floor mats 100 93
Cargo tray 80 67
Cargo net 41 42
215/45HR17   269
Technology Package   2,074
Options (change) 3,775 5,445
Options (change) 3,439 4,893
Destination 835 800
Total Price $26,260 $25,745
Total Invoice $25,039 $24,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,077
Model Year20172014
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$26,260$25,745
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,260$25,470
Total Invoice$25,039$24,221
Adjustments for Features0-259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,039$23,962

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172014
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$2,550$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-259

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172014
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.9 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Text dictation50No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested217568%
Total Not Requested102532%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested250069%
Total Not Requested112531%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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