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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: $28,975

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,117

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,220 $23,800
Base Invoice $26,495 $22,422
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 110 80
Floor mats 120 125
Navigation system 1,750  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector   75
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo tray 88 67
Floor mats 96 102
Navigation system 1,628  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector   62
Options (change) 2,355 4,280
Options (change) 2,145 3,800
Destination 725 895
Total Price $31,300 $28,975
Total Invoice $29,365 $27,117

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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: $3,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,745
Model Year20082018
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine242hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,300$28,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,300$27,375
Total Invoice$29,365$27,117
Adjustments for Features0-1,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$25,620

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$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 
Approach detection $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$2,575$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,497

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested252561%
Total Not Requested162539%

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