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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: $9,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,037

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimGLSLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,150 $34,250 $19,600
Base Invoice $28,725 $32,232 $18,670
Cargo cover 150 150  
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 100 100 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275    
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Cargo cover 121 121  
Floor mats 107 107  
Cargo net 41 41 32
Cargo tray 80 80 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248    
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 710 435 1,865
Options (change) 597 349 1,617
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $31,755 $35,580 $22,215
Total Invoice $30,217 $33,476 $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: $7,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,039
Model Year201520152012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimGLSLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$31,755$35,580$22,215
Adjustments for Features-2,250-4,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,505$30,680$22,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0
Total Invoice$30,217$33,476$21,037
Adjustments for Features-2,141-4,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,076$28,866$21,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimGLSLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $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 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
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 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,800$8,450$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$4,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,141-4,6100

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152012
ModelSanta FeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length193.1 in170.9 in
Width74.2 in69.9 in
Height66.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.2,896 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 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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