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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Tiburon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Tiburon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,160

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $2,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,984

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $2,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelForteTiburon
TrimSXGT
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $19,925
Base Invoice $22,422 $18,880
Cargo net 50 45
Floor mats 125 90
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
4-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Cargo net 42 36
Floor mats 102 73
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
4-speed shiftable automatic   1,028
Options (change) 175 1,560
Options (change) 144 1,429
Destination 895 675
Total Price $24,870 $22,160
Total Invoice $23,461 $20,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $381
Model Year20172008
ModelForteTiburon
TrimSXGT
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4172hp V6
TransmissionS7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6220, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$24,870$22,160
Adjustments for Features-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,840$22,160
Total Invoice$23,461$20,984
Adjustments for Features-2,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,603$20,984

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Model Year20172008
ModelForteTiburon
TrimSXGT
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
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 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,625$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8580

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Model Year20172008
ModelForteTiburon
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.6 in
Length171.3 in173.0 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in52.4 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in50.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft314.8 ft3

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