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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: $15,655

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $3,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,651

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $3,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $13,865
Base Invoice $16,570 $12,964
Premium Package 950  
Cargo net 40 40
Package 2   1,100
Floor mats   80
Premium Package 830  
Cargo net 32 35
Package 2   1,023
Floor mats   59
Options (change) 990 1,220
Options (change) 862 1,117
Destination 695 570
Total Price $19,080 $15,655
Total Invoice $18,127 $14,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $455
Model Year20112006
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/60-15
Total Price$19,080$15,655
Adjustments for Features-3,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,900$15,655
Total Invoice$18,127$14,651
Adjustments for Features-3,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,106$14,651

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112006
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
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 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,400$220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112006
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 Weight2,769 lb.2,784 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 GLS

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

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