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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: $20,955

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,832

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelForteElantra Touring
TrimSXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,395 $19,495
Base Invoice $17,520 $18,687
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 70
Floor mats   95
Rear spoiler   195
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo tray 60 57
Floor mats   76
Rear spoiler   156
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Options (change) 1,865 735
Options (change) 1,617 622
Destination 695 775
Total Price $20,955 $21,005
Total Invoice $19,832 $20,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $441
Model Year20112012
ModelForteElantra Touring
TrimSXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$20,955$21,005
Adjustments for Features-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,755$21,005
Total Invoice$19,832$20,084
Adjustments for Features-1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,643$20,084

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20112012
ModelForteElantra Touring
TrimSXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$575$375
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20112012
ModelForteElantra Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in176.2 in
Width69.9 in69.5 in
Height57.5 in59.8 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft365.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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