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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: $23,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112019
ModelForteElantra
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $22,600
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 105
Premium Package   2,250
Floor mats   125
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo tray 60 84
Premium Package   2,048
Floor mats   100
7-speed automated manual   1,034
Options (change) 3,665 3,630
Options (change) 3,187 3,307
Destination 695 930
Total Price $23,255 $27,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,926
Model Year20112019
ModelForteElantra
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,255$27,160
Adjustments for Features0-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$25,360

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112019
ModelForteElantra
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,550$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-281

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112019
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in181.9 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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