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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: $28,975

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,117

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,700 $39,400 $23,800
Base Invoice $36,753 $37,017 $22,422
Cargo cover 190 190  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 70 70 75
Cargo tray 100 100 80
Floor mats 150 150 125
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo cover 153 153  
Cargo net 41 41 42
Rear bumper protector 57 57 62
Cargo tray 80 80 67
Floor mats 121 121 102
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 560 560 4,280
Options (change) 452 452 3,800
Destination 950 950 895
Total Price $40,210 $40,910 $28,975
Total Invoice $38,155 $38,419 $27,117

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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: $6,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,483
Model Year201720172017
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,210$40,910$28,975
Adjustments for Features-4,800-4,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,410$36,110$28,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0
Total Invoice$38,155$38,419$27,117
Adjustments for Features-4,555-4,5080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,600$33,911$27,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172017
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$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
Around view cameras$500$500 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
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
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,625$8,625$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,800$4,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,555-4,5080

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172017
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 Weight4,026 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 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 Legroom30.9 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
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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested347584%
Total Not Requested67516%

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