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| Specification | Kia K4 | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | About $22,290 | About $23,000 |
| Body styles | Sedan and hatchback | Sedan only |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Base engine | 2.0L (147 hp) | 2.0L (147 hp) |
| Performance trim | GT-Line Turbo (190 hp) | N-Line (201 hp) |
| Hybrid | No | Yes |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 yr / 100,000 mi | 10 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Assembly | Pesqueria, Mexico | Montgomery, Alabama (USA) |
Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.
Because the K4 and Elantra share Hyundai-Kia engineering, they line up closely: both are five-seat compact sedans, both are front-wheel drive, both offer a turbocharged trim, and both carry the same 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. The decision usually comes down to body style, whether you want a hybrid, styling, and where you buy.
The two start at nearly the same price, with the K4 around $22,290 and the Elantra near $23,000. At ALM Kia South, a new K4 also adds ALM VIP Club benefits and, on qualifying new vehicles, our Included Lifetime Warranty.
Here the K4 has a clear edge for versatility: it comes as a sedan or a hatchback, while the Elantra is offered only as a sedan. The K4 also touts class-leading rear-seat legroom. If you want hatchback cargo flexibility, only the K4 offers it in this pair.
The Elantra counters with efficiency and a touch more power up top: it offers a hybrid, which the K4 does not, and its N-Line makes 201 horsepower versus 190 in the K4 GT-Line Turbo. If a hybrid or the highest horsepower matters most, the Elantra leads; if you want a hatchback or the lower price, the K4 does.
The warranties are identical: 5-year / 60,000-mile basic and 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain for both. The Elantra is built in Montgomery, Alabama, while the K4 is assembled in Mexico.
Choose the Elantra if you want a hybrid or the sportiest N-Line. Choose the K4 for the hatchback option, class-leading rear legroom, a slightly lower price, and the ownership perks at ALM Kia South. Browse our K4 inventory or contact our team to compare them in person.
