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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: $24,435

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,053

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,650 $19,990
Base Invoice $20,765 $18,993
Premium Package 2,400 3,000
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats 125 115
Cargo tray 100 80
Cargo net 50 50
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Package 2,184 2,717
7-speed automated manual 1,034  
Floor mats 100 93
Cargo tray 80 67
Cargo net 41 42
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 3,775 3,595
Options (change) 3,439 3,210
Destination 835 850
Total Price $26,260 $24,435
Total Invoice $25,039 $23,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $317
Model Year20172016
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$26,260$24,435
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,510$24,435
Total Invoice$25,039$23,053
Adjustments for Features-1,6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,370$23,053

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,325$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6690

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
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
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Text dictation50No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested185058%
Total Not Requested135042%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested330098%
Total Not Requested752%

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