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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: $16,160

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,150 $15,200
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 105 75
Floor mats 125 95
Cargo net 41 32
Cargo tray 84 60
Floor mats 100 75
Options (change) 280 210
Options (change) 225 167
Destination 995 750
Total Price $25,425 $16,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,932
Model Year20202012
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18195/65-15
Total Price$25,425$16,160
Adjustments for Features-6,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,445$16,160

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202012
ModelElantraForte
TrimSportLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Power front side windows$250 
Power locks$275 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
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
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Manual remote mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Power mirrors$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,525$545
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3350

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202012
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length181.9 in178.3 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,131 lb.2,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 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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