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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: $19,155

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,187

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $21,700
Base Invoice $16,570 $20,766
Premium Package 950  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Floor mats   125
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Package 830  
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo tray 60 64
Floor mats   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   938
Options (change) 1,065 1,255
Options (change) 922 1,143
Destination 695 810
Total Price $19,155 $23,765
Total Invoice $18,187 $22,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,855
Model Year20112014
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$19,155$23,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,155$20,965
Total Invoice$18,187$22,719
Adjustments for Features0-2,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,187$20,042

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112014
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,475$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,677

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112014
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in179.1 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,769 lb.2,923 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%

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