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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: $19,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,747

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $20,595
Base Invoice $15,230 $19,727
Premium Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 250
Universal garage door opener 70  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Floor mats   95
Premium Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo tray 60 57
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 226
Universal garage door opener 55  
4-speed automatic 960  
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 3,165 465
Options (change) 2,822 400
Destination 695 775
Total Price $19,855 $21,835
Total Invoice $18,747 $20,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,337
Model Year20102012
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$19,855$21,835
Adjustments for Features0-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,855$20,980
Total Invoice$18,747$20,902
Adjustments for Features0-818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,747$20,084

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102012
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Total Value of Features$1,145$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-818

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102012
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.8 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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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