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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: $24,390

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $5,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $22,790
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 115 80
Floor mats 125 125
3.5L V6 1,950  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net 41 42
Cargo tray 92 67
Floor mats 100 102
3.5L V6 1,814  
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 2,240 605
Options (change) 2,047 502
Destination 825 995
Total Price $30,340 $24,390

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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: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,858
Model Year20122021
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,340$24,390
Adjustments for Features-3,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,990$24,390

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelSanta FeForte
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
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 spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
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$5,425$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1470

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
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 Weight3,902 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
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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