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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: $19,715

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,737

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,270 $28,220 $18,100
Base Invoice $23,064 $26,495 $17,240
Premium Package 1,850    
Floor mats 120 120  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325 325  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 110 110 75
Sunroof     750
Premium Package 1,684    
Floor mats 96 96  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292 292  
Cargo net 41 41 32
Cargo tray 88 88 60
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 2,455 605 865
Options (change) 2,201 517 747
Destination 725 725 750
Total Price $27,450 $29,550 $19,715
Total Invoice $25,990 $27,737 $18,737

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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: $6,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,419
Model Year200820082012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine242hp V6242hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)112, 6605, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,450$29,550$19,715
Adjustments for Features-1,690-3,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,760$25,735$19,715
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$0
Total Invoice$25,990$27,737$18,737
Adjustments for Features-1,600-3,5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,390$24,156$18,737
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Surround sound $250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,465$5,590$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$3,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,600-3,5810

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
ModelSanta FeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length184.1 in170.9 in
Width74.4 in69.9 in
Height67.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,846 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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