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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: $16,475

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,254

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $15,715
Base Invoice $20,410 $14,537
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 70
Floor mats 125 80
Cargo net 42 35
Cargo mat 78 53
Floor mats 102 59
Options (change) 270 190
Options (change) 222 147
Destination 895 570
Total Price $22,765 $16,475
Total Invoice $21,527 $15,254

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,706
Model Year20182006
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp 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$22,765$16,475
Adjustments for Features-4,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,935$16,475
Total Invoice$21,527$15,254
Adjustments for Features-4,5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,960$15,254

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182006
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,100$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5670

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182006
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.7 in
Length179.5 in178.1 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,909 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 Room53.8 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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