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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: $20,580

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $17,020
Base Invoice $20,410 $16,334
Cargo tray 80 70
Cargo mat 95 80
Floor mats 125 85
Rear spoiler 295 375
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,150
Cargo tray 67 57
Cargo mat 78 64
Floor mats 102 68
Rear spoiler 244 338
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Leather seating surfaces   728
Sunroof   1,047
Options (change) 595 2,885
Options (change) 491 2,594
Destination 895 675
Total Price $23,090 $20,580
Total Invoice $21,796 $19,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $801
Model Year20182009
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,090$20,580
Adjustments for Features-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,615$20,580
Total Invoice$21,796$19,603
Adjustments for Features-1,3920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,404$19,603

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182009
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,000$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3920

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182009
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in177.4 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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