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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: $18,875

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,048

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,800 $16,570
Base Invoice $16,950 $15,909
Premium Package 950  
Cargo tray 75 70
Floor mats   85
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Sunroof   1,150
Premium Package 830  
Cargo tray 60 57
Floor mats   68
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Sunroof   1,047
Options (change) 1,025 1,630
Options (change) 890 1,464
Destination 775 675
Total Price $19,600 $18,875
Total Invoice $18,615 $18,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $0
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122
Model Year20132008
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,600$18,875
Adjustments for Features-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,875$18,875
Total Invoice$18,615$18,048
Adjustments for Features-6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,926$18,048

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20132008
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Infotainment 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$1,275$550
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20132008
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 Weight2,791 lb.2,723 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%

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