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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: $23,290

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $840

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,207

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $20,195
Base Invoice $18,993 $19,349
Premium Package 3,000 2,100
Cargo tray 80 70
Cargo mat 95 80
Floor mats 115 95
Premium Package 2,717 1,911
Cargo tray 67 57
Cargo mat 78 64
Floor mats 93 76
Options (change) 3,290 2,345
Options (change) 2,955 2,108
Destination 850 750
Total Price $24,130 $23,290
Total Invoice $22,798 $22,207

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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: $142
Model Year20162011
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,130$23,290
Adjustments for Features-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,655$23,290
Total Invoice$22,798$22,207
Adjustments for Features-4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,349$22,207

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162011
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$1,800$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4490

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162011
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested300089%
Total Not Requested37511%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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