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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: $20,955

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,757

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $21,600
Base Invoice $16,570 $20,672
Technology Package 1,800  
Premium Package 950  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Tech Package   1,200
Floor mats   125
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Technology Package 1,570  
Premium Package 830  
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo tray 60 64
Tech Package   1,092
Floor mats   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   938
Options (change) 2,865 2,455
Options (change) 2,492 2,235
Destination 695 825
Total Price $20,955 $24,880
Total Invoice $19,757 $23,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,872
Model Year20112015
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$20,955$24,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$22,675
Total Invoice$19,757$23,732
Adjustments for Features0-2,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,757$21,629

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112015
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Media drive, small $5
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$1,675$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,103

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112015
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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