Hyundai Elantra vs Kia K4: lease comparison
Both are classified as a car, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Hyundai Elantra opens lower by $9 per month. Payment is only part of it: compare drive-off, term, and each lender's fees below before deciding.
Side by side, from live listings
| Measure | Hyundai Elantra | Kia K4 |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 25 | 17 |
| Lowest payment | $205/mo | $214/mo |
| Average payment | $314/mo | $384/mo |
| Most common term | 36 months | 24 months |
| Lowest drive-off | $0 | $0 |
| Body class | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
Lender terms behind each lease
Two similar payments can hide very different costs. These are the published terms from each brand's captive lender.
Hyundai
- Who finances the lease
- Hyundai Capital AmericaPublished jointly for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, not for this brand alone.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Kia
- Who finances the lease
- Hyundai Capital AmericaPublished jointly for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis; the wording above is Hyundai's.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Current offers on both
All Hyundai Elantra lease deals
Score672026 Hyundai Elantra SEL
- Monthly:
- $205/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 36 mo
Los Angeles
New
Score642026 Hyundai Elantra SE
- Monthly:
- $220/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 24 mo
California
Score632026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport
- Monthly:
- $222/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 36 mo
Los Angeles
All Kia K4 lease deals
New
Score722026 Kia K4 LXS
- Monthly:
- $214/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 36 mo
California
2026 Kia K4 LXS
- Monthly:
- $279/mo
- Due at signing:
- $0
National
2026 Kia K4
- Monthly:
- $297/mo
New York
Elantra vs K4, answered
- Is the Hyundai Elantra or the Kia K4 cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Hyundai Elantra starts at $205 per month and the Kia K4 at $214 — a gap of $9 per month, or about $324 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Hyundai Elantra and Kia K4 lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 25 live Hyundai Elantra listings and 17 live Kia K4 listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the Elantra and K4 the same class of vehicle?
- Yes — both are classified as a car (Midsize Cars), which is why they are compared here. Cargo room, seating, and drivetrain still differ by trim, so confirm the specific configuration behind any advertised payment.
- Which has the lower due at signing, the Elantra or the K4?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $0 on the Hyundai Elantra and $0 on the Kia K4. A lower monthly payment paired with a higher drive-off is often the more expensive lease overall, so compare effective monthly cost rather than the payment alone.
Payments come from third-party listings and change without notice. Before you decide, read what a lease really costs or browse every lease comparison.