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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: $24,805

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $2,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192013
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,990 $21,115
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125 95
Cargo mat 95 80
Cargo tray 80 70
Cargo net 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Technology Package   2,350
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102 76
Cargo mat 78 64
Cargo tray 67 57
Cargo net 42 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Technology Package   2,139
Options (change) 4,600 2,895
Options (change) 4,150 2,603
Destination 925 795
Total Price $27,515 $24,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,044
Model Year20192013
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$27,515$24,805
Adjustments for Features-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,790$24,805

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20192013
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,275$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5030

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20192013
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.7 in178.3 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested222550%
Total Not Requested225050%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested42521%

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