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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,505

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,224

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $2,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $15,715
Base Invoice $15,230 $14,537
Premium Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Cargo net 40 40
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Package 2   1,100
Floor mats   80
Premium Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Cargo net 32 35
4-speed automatic 960  
Package 2   1,023
Floor mats   59
Options (change) 2,840 1,220
Options (change) 2,562 1,117
Destination 695 570
Total Price $19,530 $17,505
Total Invoice $18,487 $16,224

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $488
Model Year20102006
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/60-15
Total Price$19,530$17,505
Adjustments for Features-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,655$17,505
Total Invoice$18,487$16,224
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,712$16,224

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102006
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,000$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7750

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102006
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in102.7 in
Length178.3 in178.1 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height57.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.2,837 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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