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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: $21,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,077

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimGLSLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,150 $34,250 $17,495
Base Invoice $28,725 $32,232 $16,660
Premium Package 3,750    
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 100 100 75
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Universal garage door opener     70
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Premium Package 3,413    
Floor mats 107 107  
Cargo net 41 41 32
Cargo tray 80 80 60
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Universal garage door opener     55
5-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 4,035 285 3,065
Options (change) 3,641 228 2,722
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $35,080 $35,430 $21,255
Total Invoice $33,261 $33,355 $20,077

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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: $8,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,178
Model Year201520152010
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimGLSLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$35,080$35,430$21,255
Adjustments for Features-5,280-5,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,800$30,150$21,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$33,261$33,355$20,077
Adjustments for Features-5,006-4,9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,255$28,384$20,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$129$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152010
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimGLSLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,700$7,700$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,280$5,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,006-4,9710

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152010
ModelSanta FeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length193.1 in178.3 in
Width74.2 in69.9 in
Height66.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested157546%
Total Not Requested187554%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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