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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: $27,235

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,532

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,220 $20,890
Base Invoice $26,495 $19,707
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 110 80
Floor mats 120 115
Navigation system 1,750  
Technology Package   1,900
Premium Package   2,300
Rear bumper protector   75
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo tray 88 67
Floor mats 96 93
Navigation system 1,628  
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   2,079
Rear bumper protector   62
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 2,355 5,520
Options (change) 2,145 5,000
Destination 725 825
Total Price $31,300 $27,235
Total Invoice $29,365 $25,532

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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: $5,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,005
Model Year20082015
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine242hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,300$27,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,300$25,985
Total Invoice$29,365$25,532
Adjustments for Features0-1,172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$24,360

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$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
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,172

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
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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