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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: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,966

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $20,595
Base Invoice $20,130 $19,727
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 70
Cargo mat 95 80
Floor mats 125 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 57
Cargo mat 78 64
Floor mats 102 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Options (change) 700 545
Options (change) 580 464
Destination 895 775
Total Price $22,895 $21,915
Total Invoice $21,605 $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: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $356
Model Year20172012
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$22,895$21,915
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,595$21,915
Total Invoice$21,605$20,966
Adjustments for Features-2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,322$20,966

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172012
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2830

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172012
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,908 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 Room53.8 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 Limited

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

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