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Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,075

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $1,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021202120212021
ModelVelosterForteForteForteForteForte
TrimBaseFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,300 $17,890 $19,390 $20,490 $23,090 $22,790
Rear spoiler   295 295   295  
Rear spoiler   244 244   244  
Options (change) 0 295 295 0 295 0
Options (change) 0 244 244 0 244 0
Destination 775 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $18,075 $19,180 $20,680 $21,485 $24,380 $23,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Veloster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,721
Model Year201220212021202120212021
ModelVelosterForteForteForteForteForte
TrimBaseFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 6?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$18,075$19,180$20,680$21,485$24,380$23,785
Adjustments for Features-9300-950-1,780-4,030-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,145$19,180$19,730$19,705$20,350$20,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550$525$1,170$1,225

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220212021202120212021
ModelVelosterForteForteForteForteForte
TrimBaseFELXSGT-LineEXGT
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side window (one side)$100     
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app$25  $25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder$25  $25$25$25
Second-row low console$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200 
Dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear air vents    $100 
Rear wiper$175     
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD player$125$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25$25
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25   
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,750$820$1,770$2,600$4,850$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$0$950$1,780$4,030$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-8990-57-82-205-141

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelVelosterForte
Body3dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in
Length182.7 in
Width70.9 in
Height56.5 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft3

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