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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: $22,215

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,037

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,195 $19,600
Base Invoice $25,556 $18,670
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 115 75
3.5L V6 1,950  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 32
Cargo tray 92 60
3.5L V6 1,814  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 2,240 1,865
Options (change) 2,047 1,617
Destination 795 750
Total Price $30,230 $22,215
Total Invoice $28,398 $21,037

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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: $5,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,224
Model Year20112012
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,230$22,215
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,955$22,215
Total Invoice$28,398$21,037
Adjustments for Features-2,1370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,261$21,037

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,675$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1370

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,902 lb.2,896 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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