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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Veloster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Veloster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,075

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $3,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $3,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelForteVeloster
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Hatch3dr Hatch
Base Price $20,390 $17,300
Base Invoice $19,367 $16,699
Premium Tech Package 4,500  
Tech Package   2,000
Style Package   2,000
Premium Tech Package 4,081  
Tech Package   1,840
Style Package   1,840
Options (change) 4,500 4,000
Options (change) 4,081 3,680
Destination 850 775
Total Price $25,740 $22,075
Total Invoice $24,298 $21,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Veloster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $524
Model Year20162012
ModelForteVeloster
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Hatch3dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$25,740$22,075
Adjustments for Features-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,965$22,075
Total Invoice$24,298$21,154
Adjustments for Features-2,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,678$21,154

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20162012
ModelForteVeloster
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Hatch3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side window (one side) $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,000$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6200

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20162012
ModelForteVeloster
Body4dr Hatch3dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in
Length171.3 in
Width70.1 in
Height57.1 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested187545%
Total Not Requested232555%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested202593%

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