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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,650

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,699

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelElantraForteForte
TrimSESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $19,300 $21,300
Base Invoice $17,113 $18,318 $20,130
Sunroof 1,150    
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Cargo tray 70 80 80
Cargo mat 80 95 95
Floor mats 85 125 125
Rear spoiler 375   295
Premium Package   2,500  
Technology Package   1,490  
Sunroof 1,047    
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Cargo tray 57 67 67
Cargo mat 64 78 78
Floor mats 68 102 102
Rear spoiler 338   244
Premium Package   2,301  
Technology Package   1,371  
Options (change) 2,085 4,290 595
Options (change) 1,866 3,919 491
Destination 720 895 895
Total Price $20,650 $24,485 $22,790
Total Invoice $19,699 $23,132 $21,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $346
Model Year201020172017
ModelElantraForteForte
TrimSESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4147hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$20,650$24,485$22,790
Adjustments for Features0-4,000-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,650$20,485$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730
Total Invoice$19,699$23,132$21,516
Adjustments for Features0-3,779-1,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,699$19,353$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$676

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020172017
ModelElantraForteForte
TrimSESEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$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 
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
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar 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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,125$6,125$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,779-1,487

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102017
ModelElantraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Metal pedals75No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested212594%

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