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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: $19,565

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,515

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $17,020
Base Invoice $15,230 $16,334
Premium Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000 800
Cargo tray 75 70
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Sunroof   1,150
Floor mats   85
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Premium Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 870 728
Cargo tray 60 57
4-speed automatic 960  
Sunroof   1,047
Floor mats   68
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Options (change) 2,875 2,430
Options (change) 2,590 2,192
Destination 695 675
Total Price $19,565 $20,125
Total Invoice $18,515 $19,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $752
Model Year20102009
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,565$20,125
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,495$20,125
Total Invoice$18,515$19,201
Adjustments for Features-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,449$19,201

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102009
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$1,020$950
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-660

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102009
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in177.4 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.2,723 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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