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 Kia K4 opens lower by $18 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 | 20 | 26 |
| Lowest payment | $195/mo | $177/mo |
| Average payment | $318/mo | $325/mo |
| Most common term | 36 months | 36 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
Score602026 Hyundai Elantra SE
Monthly: $195/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 24 mo
Los Angeles
Score572026 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport
Monthly: $209/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 24 mo
Los Angeles
2026 Hyundai Elantra SE
Monthly: $209/mo
Due at signing: $0
National
All Kia K4 lease deals
New
Score712026 Kia K4 LXS
Monthly: $177/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 24 mo
California
New
Score702026 Kia K4 EX
Monthly: $196/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 24 mo
California
New
Score692026 Kia K4 GT-Line
Monthly: $222/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 24 mo
California
Elantra vs K4, answered
- Is the Hyundai Elantra or the Kia K4 cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Kia K4 starts at $177 per month and the Hyundai Elantra at $195 — a gap of $18 per month, or about $648 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Hyundai Elantra and Kia K4 lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 20 live Hyundai Elantra listings and 26 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.