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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: $20,130

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,178

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $16,570
Base Invoice $18,528 $15,909
Premium Package 2,600  
215/45HR17 300  
Cargo tray 80 70
Cargo mat 95 80
Floor mats 115 85
Rear spoiler 295 375
Sunroof   1,150
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Leather seating surfaces   800
Premium Package 2,348  
215/45HR17 269  
Cargo tray 67 57
Cargo mat 78 64
Floor mats 93 68
Rear spoiler 244 338
Sunroof   1,047
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Leather seating surfaces   728
Options (change) 3,485 2,885
Options (change) 3,099 2,594
Destination 800 675
Total Price $23,785 $20,130
Total Invoice $22,427 $19,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $114
Model Year20142008
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,785$20,130
Adjustments for Features-3,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,460$20,130
Total Invoice$22,427$19,178
Adjustments for Features-3,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,292$19,178

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20142008
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,575$250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1350

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20142008
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in177.4 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested200055%
Total Not Requested162545%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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