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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: $25,065

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,593

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,145 $20,890
Base Invoice $24,565 $19,707
Sunroof 950  
Premium Package   2,300
Cargo net   50
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Sunroof 865  
Premium Package   2,079
Cargo net   42
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 950 3,350
Options (change) 865 3,061
Destination 670 825
Total Price $27,765 $25,065
Total Invoice $26,100 $23,593

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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: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,213
Model Year20072015
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine242hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)112, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,765$25,065
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,765$24,315
Total Invoice$26,100$23,593
Adjustments for Features0-706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,100$22,887

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072015
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-706

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072015
ModelSanta FeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length184.1 in171.3 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height67.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,846 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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