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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,045

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,116

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $2,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelForteForteElantra Touring
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $19,495
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $18,687
Rear bumper protector 75 75 40
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 70
Floor mats 125 125 95
Rear spoiler     195
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Rear bumper protector 62 62 32
Cargo net 42 42 41
Cargo tray 67 67 57
Floor mats 102 102 76
Rear spoiler     156
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 330 330 775
Options (change) 273 273 654
Destination 895 895 775
Total Price $23,325 $25,025 $21,045
Total Invoice $22,134 $23,590 $20,116

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,401
Model Year201820182012
ModelForteForteElantra Touring
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine164hp I4201hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6S7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$23,325$25,025$21,045
Adjustments for Features-650-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,675$24,100$21,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$22,134$23,590$20,116
Adjustments for Features-617-8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,517$22,718$20,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,201$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year201820182012
ModelForteForteElantra Touring
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Roof rails  $250
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,225$2,500$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-617-8720

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20182012
ModelForteElantra Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in176.2 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height57.1 in59.8 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft365.3 ft3

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