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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: $25,745

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $515

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,221

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $21,650
Base Invoice $18,528 $20,765
Technology Package 2,300  
215/45HR17 300  
Premium Package 2,600 2,400
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 100
Floor mats 115 125
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 2,074  
215/45HR17 269  
Premium Package 2,348 2,184
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 80
Floor mats 93 100
7-speed automated manual   1,034
Options (change) 5,445 3,775
Options (change) 4,893 3,439
Destination 800 835
Total Price $25,745 $26,260
Total Invoice $24,221 $25,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,077
Model Year20142017
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,745$26,260
Adjustments for Features-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,470$26,260
Total Invoice$24,221$25,039
Adjustments for Features-2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,962$25,039

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20142017
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$2,825$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20142017
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in179.9 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250069%
Total Not Requested112531%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Text dictation50No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested217568%
Total Not Requested102532%

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