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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: $17,575

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,277

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $15,715
Base Invoice $18,993 $14,537
Premium Package 3,000  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 70
Floor mats 115 80
Package 2   1,100
Premium Package 2,717  
Cargo net 42 35
Cargo mat 78 53
Floor mats 93 59
Package 2   1,023
Options (change) 3,260 1,290
Options (change) 2,930 1,170
Destination 850 570
Total Price $24,100 $17,575
Total Invoice $22,773 $16,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,074
Model Year20162006
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/60-15
Total Price$24,100$17,575
Adjustments for Features-4,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,420$17,575
Total Invoice$22,773$16,277
Adjustments for Features-4,4220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,351$16,277

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162006
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,825$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4220

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162006
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.7 in
Length179.5 in178.1 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height56.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.0 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?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested180053%
Total Not Requested157547%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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