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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: $21,500

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,270

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,800 $20,195
Base Invoice $16,950 $19,349
Premium Package 950 2,100
Technology Package 1,900  
Cargo tray 75 70
Floor mats   95
Premium Package 830 1,911
Technology Package 1,655  
Cargo tray 60 57
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 2,925 2,265
Options (change) 2,545 2,044
Destination 775 750
Total Price $21,500 $23,210
Total Invoice $20,270 $22,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $871
Model Year20132011
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,500$23,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,500$22,160
Total Invoice$20,270$22,143
Adjustments for Features0-1,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,270$21,141

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20132011
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$1,575$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,002

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20132011
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,791 lb.2,701 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested140085%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

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