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Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Forte Price Comparison:
Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Forte Price Comparison:

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features comparison between the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Forte. Including:

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Summary

For the Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Forte price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Tucson vs. Forte Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Tucson and Forte will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Kia Forte EX's price is $2,555 lower than the Hyundai Tucson Limited's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Tucson vs. Forte Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Kia Forte EX, the Hyundai Tucson Limited includes additional features worth $2200. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $2200 adjustment for the Hyundai Tucson Limited's additional features, the Kia Forte EX is $2,555 less than the Kia Forte EX.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 2,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 2,289
Model Year200720072012
ModelTucsonTucsonForte
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6173hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers140, 6200, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-16205/55-16
Total Price22,64524,39519,640
Adjustments for Features-350-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price22,29522,19519,640
Cost Above Minimum10000
Total Invoice21,62923,04418,677
Adjustments for Features-334-2,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice21,29520,96618,677
Cost Above Minimum32900

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Invoice Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Forte

Price Comparison (MSRP): Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Forte

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Kia Forte EX
Difference: 3,005
Lowest Total Invoice: Kia Forte EX
Difference: 2,952
Model Year200720072012
ModelTucsonTucsonForte
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price20,99522,34518,100
Base Invoice20,09121,14217,240
Floor mats150150 
Sunroof900 750
Premium Package 1,300 
Cargo net  40
Floor mats  0
Sunroof  655
Premium Package  0
Cargo net  32
Total options1,0501,450790
Total options9381,302687
Destination600600750
Total Price22,64524,39519,640
Total Invoice21,62923,04418,677

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While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

 

Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072012
ModelTucsonTucsonForte
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front seat active head restraints  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Aux input  $100
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Satellite radio  $200
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50$50 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Exterior temperature display $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $300 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Total Value of Features$2,800$4,650$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-334-2,0780

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelTucsonForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in104.3 in
Length170.3 in170.9 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,370 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.5 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Hyundai Tucson

Price of the Hyundai Tucson: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The price is more reasonable than similar SUVs.
2010 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Options to option the Tucson was better value
2007 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 low payement
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Outstanding value! The dealership, Hoover Hyundai in Hoover, Alabama, treated us right!
2007 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 There was just so many more features for the price than other cars that I looked at in the same style.
2006 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Excellent value.
2006 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Cheaper than Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Mazda
2005 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Very well equiped with options for a price under $ 20,000

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Kia Forte

Price of the Kia Forte: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Coupe 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Sticker price was $1500 cheaper than comparable local Mazda 3 and VW Golf/Jetta with the same or more features.
Price of the Kia Forte: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 a few $K more than the Versa.

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