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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: $27,160

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,470

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,275 $20,890
Base Invoice $25,630 $19,707
Premium Package 2,050 2,300
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 115 80
Floor mats 125 115
3.5L V6 1,950  
Technology Package   1,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Package 1,907 2,079
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo tray 92 67
Floor mats 100 93
3.5L V6 1,814  
Technology Package   1,717
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 4,290 5,445
Options (change) 3,954 4,938
Destination 825 825
Total Price $32,390 $27,160
Total Invoice $30,409 $25,470

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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: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,150
Model Year20122015
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,390$27,160
Adjustments for Features0-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,390$26,935
Total Invoice$30,409$25,470
Adjustments for Features0-211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,409$25,259

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
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$3,025$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-211

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,902 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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