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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: $21,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,404

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $20,250
Base Invoice $18,432 $19,406
Universal garage door opener 350  
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Floor mats 115 125
Remote start 495 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener 291  
Rear spoiler 244  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 64
Floor mats 93 100
Remote start 410 316
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   248
6-speed shiftable automatic   938
Options (change) 1,385 1,880
Options (change) 1,147 1,707
Destination 825 835
Total Price $21,600 $22,965
Total Invoice $20,404 $21,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $560
Model Year20152016
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,600$22,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,600$21,935
Total Invoice$20,404$21,948
Adjustments for Features0-984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,404$20,964

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20152016
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Infotainment 
Media drive, small $5
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,450$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-984

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20152016
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in179.1 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,959 lb.2,923 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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

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

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