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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: $24,765

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,586

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelForteElantra
TrimSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $20,250
Base Invoice $18,318 $19,406
Premium Package 2,500  
Technology Package 1,490  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Floor mats 125 125
Remote start 495 350
Tech Package   1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Package 2,301  
Technology Package 1,371  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 64
Floor mats 102 100
Remote start 410 316
Tech Package   1,638
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   248
6-speed shiftable automatic   938
Options (change) 5,090 3,680
Options (change) 4,584 3,345
Destination 895 835
Total Price $25,285 $24,765
Total Invoice $23,797 $23,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,243
Model Year20172016
ModelForteElantra
TrimSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,285$24,765
Adjustments for Features-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,765
Total Invoice$23,797$23,586
Adjustments for Features-1,4540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,343$23,586

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172016
ModelForteElantra
TrimSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Media drive, small $5
MP3-compatible player $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,250$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4540

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172016
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in179.1 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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
Kia Forte S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested185082%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested162572%
Total Not Requested62528%

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