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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: $21,915

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $2,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,966

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $1,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $20,595
Base Invoice $18,432 $19,727
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Floor mats 115 95
Cargo mat 95 80
Cargo tray 80 70
Cargo net 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Floor mats 93 76
Cargo mat 78 64
Cargo tray 67 57
Cargo net 42 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Options (change) 3,940 545
Options (change) 3,558 464
Destination 825 775
Total Price $24,155 $21,915
Total Invoice $22,815 $20,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78
Model Year20152012
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,155$21,915
Adjustments for Features-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,280$21,915
Total Invoice$22,815$20,966
Adjustments for Features-1,7710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,044$20,966

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20152012
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Manual height 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$3,025$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7710

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20152012
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,959 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.8 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 seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested245068%
Total Not Requested117532%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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