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Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,965

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $3,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,982

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $2,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelTiburonForte
TrimGTKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,925 $17,400
Base Invoice $18,880 $16,570
Floor mats 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo net 45 40
Sunroof 900 750
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Floor mats 73  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo net 36 32
Sunroof 819 655
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,028  
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 2,460 1,790
Options (change) 2,248 1,637
Destination 675 775
Total Price $23,060 $19,965
Total Invoice $21,803 $18,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,703
Model Year20082013
ModelTiburonForte
TrimGTKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine172hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)220, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,060$19,965
Adjustments for Features-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,935$19,965
Total Invoice$21,803$18,982
Adjustments for Features-1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,685$18,982

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelTiburonForte
TrimGTKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Total Value of Features$2,850$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1180

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tiburon vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelTiburonForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.6 in104.3 in
Length173.0 in176.4 in
Width69.3 in69.5 in
Height52.4 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.2,799 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.6 ft3

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