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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: $23,675

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelSanta FeForteForte
TrimLimitedEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,395 $22,090 $22,490
Cargo mat 85 95 95
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   125 125
Cargo mat 54 78 78
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 85 620 620
Options (change) 54 513 513
Destination 600 965 965
Total Price $25,080 $23,675 $24,075

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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: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,103
Model Year200620202020
ModelSanta FeForteForte
TrimLimitedEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)218, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,080$23,675$24,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,080$22,575$23,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620202020
ModelSanta FeForteForte
TrimLimitedEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,475$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-69-35

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062020
ModelSanta FeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length177.2 in182.7 in
Width72.7 in70.9 in
Height66.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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