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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: $19,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,747

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,845 $15,995
Base Invoice $27,076 $15,230
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 115 75
Floor mats 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Premium Package   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Universal garage door opener   70
4-speed automatic   1,000
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo net 41 32
Cargo tray 92 60
Floor mats 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Premium Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   870
Universal garage door opener   55
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 615 3,165
Options (change) 525 2,822
Destination 750 695
Total Price $30,210 $19,855
Total Invoice $28,351 $18,747

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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: $6,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,254
Model Year20092010
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,210$19,855
Adjustments for Features-3,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,640$19,855
Total Invoice$28,351$18,747
Adjustments for Features-3,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,001$18,747

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Total Value of Features$4,815$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3500

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelSanta FeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length184.1 in178.3 in
Width74.4 in69.9 in
Height67.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,846 lb.2,740 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 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		78.2 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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