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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: $24,075

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,788

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,395 $19,690
Base Invoice $22,858 $18,751
Cargo mat 85 95
Sunroof 850  
Premium Package   2,700
UVO   600
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Cargo mat 54 78
Sunroof 784  
Premium Package   2,441
UVO   558
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 935 3,560
Options (change) 838 3,212
Destination 600 825
Total Price $25,930 $24,075
Total Invoice $24,296 $22,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,377
Model Year20062015
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)218, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,930$24,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,930$22,100
Total Invoice$24,296$22,788
Adjustments for Features0-1,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,296$20,919

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,725$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,869

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelSanta FeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length177.2 in171.3 in
Width72.7 in70.1 in
Height66.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.7 ft356.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested260072%
Total Not Requested102528%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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