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

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,565

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSanta Fe SportForte
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,250 $23,800
Base Invoice $29,620 $22,422
Ultimate Package 4,350  
Cargo cover 150  
Cargo net 50 50
Rear bumper protector 50 75
Cargo tray 100 80
Cargo mat 95 95
Floor mats 110 125
Remote start 350 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Ultimate Package 3,959  
Cargo cover 121  
Cargo net 41 42
Rear bumper protector 41 62
Cargo tray 80 67
Cargo mat 76 78
Floor mats 88 102
Remote start 316 410
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 5,255 4,870
Options (change) 4,722 4,288
Destination 895 895
Total Price $37,400 $29,565
Total Invoice $35,237 $27,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,358
Model Year20162018
ModelSanta Fe SportForte
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$37,400$29,565
Adjustments for Features-3,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$29,565
Total Invoice$35,237$27,605
Adjustments for Features-3,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,963$27,605

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelSanta Fe SportForte
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,300$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2740

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelSanta Fe SportForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length184.6 in171.3 in
Width74.0 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,569 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.5 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested170037%
Total Not Requested285063%

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested397596%
Total Not Requested1754%

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