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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: $21,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,077

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,800 $17,495
Base Invoice $20,906 $16,660
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 180
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 105 75
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Sunroof   700
Universal garage door opener   70
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 239 145
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 32
Cargo tray 84 60
7-speed automated manual 1,034  
Leather seating surfaces   870
Sunroof   610
Universal garage door opener   55
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 1,675 3,065
Options (change) 1,498 2,722
Destination 835 695
Total Price $24,310 $21,255
Total Invoice $23,239 $20,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,413
Model Year20182010
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$24,310$21,255
Adjustments for Features-1,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,480$21,255
Total Invoice$23,239$20,077
Adjustments for Features-1,7490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,490$20,077

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,175$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7490

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length179.9 in178.3 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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