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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: $19,500

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $995

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,652

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelForteForteElantra
TrimSEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $21,600 $17,845
Base Invoice $18,318 $20,410 $17,113
Cargo tray 80 80 70
Cargo mat 95 95 80
Floor mats 125 125 85
Rear spoiler   295 375
Bluetooth cell phone link     325
Cargo tray 67 67 57
Cargo mat 78 78 64
Floor mats 102 102 68
Rear spoiler   244 338
Bluetooth cell phone link     292
Options (change) 300 595 935
Options (change) 247 491 819
Destination 895 895 720
Total Price $20,495 $23,090 $19,500
Total Invoice $19,460 $21,796 $18,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $167
Model Year201820182010
ModelForteForteElantra
TrimSEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4164hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$20,495$23,090$19,500
Adjustments for Features-675-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,820$20,165$19,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0
Total Invoice$19,460$21,796$18,652
Adjustments for Features-641-2,7610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,819$19,035$18,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$216$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201820182010
ModelForteForteElantra
TrimSEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,975$4,225$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-641-2,7610

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182010
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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