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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: $24,465

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $5,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,220 $22,790
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 110 80
Floor mats 120 125
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
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector   62
Options (change) 605 680
Options (change) 517 564
Destination 725 995
Total Price $29,550 $24,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,503
Model Year20082021
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,550$24,465
Adjustments for Features-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,700$24,465

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082021
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,975$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6750

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082021
ModelSanta FeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length184.1 in182.7 in
Width74.4 in70.9 in
Height67.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,846 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.7 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft315.3 ft3

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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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