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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: $18,730

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $310

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,926

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120072007
ModelForteElantraElantra
TrimEXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $15,895 $16,895
Base Invoice $16,570 $15,271 $16,047
Premium Package 950    
Floor mats   85 85
Sunroof   1,150  
4-speed automatic   1,000 1,000
Sun and Sound Package     1,300
Premium Package 830    
Floor mats   63 63
Sunroof   1,047  
4-speed automatic   945 935
Sun and Sound Package     1,183
Options (change) 950 2,235 2,385
Options (change) 830 2,055 2,181
Destination 695 600 600
Total Price $19,040 $18,730 $19,880
Total Invoice $18,095 $17,926 $18,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143
Model Year201120072007
ModelForteElantraElantra
TrimEXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6220, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,040$18,730$19,880
Adjustments for Features-5250-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,515$18,730$18,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$18,095$17,926$18,828
Adjustments for Features-4990-1,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,596$17,926$17,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201120072007
ModelForteElantraElantra
TrimEXSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Total Value of Features$2,250$1,725$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4990-1,089

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112007
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 Weight2,769 lb.2,747 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 seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 220W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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