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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: $25,160

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $2,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192017
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,990 $21,650
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 100
Floor mats 125 125
Premium Package   2,400
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 80
Floor mats 102 100
Premium Package   2,184
Options (change) 4,505 2,675
Options (change) 4,072 2,405
Destination 925 835
Total Price $27,420 $25,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,523
Model Year20192017
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,420$25,160
Adjustments for Features-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,595$25,160

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20192017
ModelForteElantra
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,825$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5150

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20192017
ModelForteElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.7 in179.9 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested232552%
Total Not Requested215048%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Text dictation50No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested247577%
Total Not Requested72523%

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