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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: $24,015

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $165

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $37

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $20,595
Base Invoice $18,993 $19,727
Premium Package 3,000  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 70
Cargo mat 95 80
Floor mats 115 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Technology Package   2,100
Premium Package 2,717  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 57
Cargo mat 78 64
Floor mats 93 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Technology Package   1,911
Options (change) 3,340 2,645
Options (change) 2,997 2,375
Destination 850 775
Total Price $24,180 $24,015
Total Invoice $22,840 $22,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $250
Model Year20162012
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$24,180$24,015
Adjustments for Features-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,955$24,015
Total Invoice$22,840$22,877
Adjustments for Features-2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,627$22,877

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162012
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
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 
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$1,550$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2130

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162012
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1254%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

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