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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,710

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,079

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSELimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,400 $34,500 $20,990
Base Invoice $28,960 $32,465 $19,811
Premium Package 3,750    
Ultimate Package 3,800    
Cargo cover 150 150  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 50 50 75
Cargo tray 100 100 80
Floor mats 135 135 115
Ultimate Package   4,650  
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Package 3,413    
Ultimate Package 3,458    
Cargo cover 121 121  
Cargo net 41 41 42
Rear bumper protector 41 41 62
Cargo tray 80 80 67
Floor mats 107 107 93
Ultimate Package   4,232  
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 8,035 5,135 4,870
Options (change) 7,261 4,622 4,418
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $39,330 $40,530 $26,710
Total Invoice $37,116 $37,982 $25,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,446
Model Year201620162016
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSELimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$39,330$40,530$26,710
Adjustments for Features-5,925-6,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,405$33,855$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$37,116$37,982$25,079
Adjustments for Features-5,591-6,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,525$31,727$25,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$202$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162016
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSELimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,925$8,675$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,925$6,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,591-6,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelSanta FeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length193.1 in171.3 in
Width74.2 in70.1 in
Height66.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested190055%
Total Not Requested155045%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested120034%
Total Not Requested230066%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested120026%
Total Not Requested345074%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested455098%
Total Not Requested752%

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