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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: $5,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,116

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $4,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelForteForteElantra Touring
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $19,495
Base Invoice $19,367 $19,811 $18,687
Premium Tech Package 4,500 4,200  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 40
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 70
Floor mats 115 115 95
Rear spoiler     195
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Premium Tech Package 4,081 3,863  
Rear bumper protector 62 62 32
Cargo net 42 42 41
Cargo tray 67 67 57
Floor mats 93 93 76
Rear spoiler     156
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 4,820 4,520 775
Options (change) 4,345 4,127 654
Destination 850 850 775
Total Price $26,060 $26,360 $21,045
Total Invoice $24,562 $24,788 $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: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,194
Model Year201620162012
ModelForteForteElantra Touring
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine173hp I4201hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5
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$26,060$26,360$21,045
Adjustments for Features-3,450-3,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,610$23,085$21,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,562$24,788$20,116
Adjustments for Features-3,252-3,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,310$21,708$20,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$398$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year201620162012
ModelForteForteElantra Touring
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,775$500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$3,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,252-3,0800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,046 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 Room53.0 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested200048%
Total Not Requested220052%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested200043%
Total Not Requested262557%

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