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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: $27,790

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162019
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,400 $34,500 $21,990
Ultimate Package 3,800    
Premium Package 3,750    
Floor mats 135 135 125
Cargo tray 100 100 80
Rear bumper protector 50 50 75
Cargo net 50 50 50
Ultimate Package   4,650  
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Rear spoiler     295
Ultimate Package 3,458    
Premium Package 3,413    
Floor mats 107 107 102
Cargo tray 80 80 67
Rear bumper protector 41 41 62
Cargo net 41 41 42
Ultimate Package   4,232  
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 7,885 4,985 4,875
Options (change) 7,140 4,501 4,378
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $39,180 $40,380 $27,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,458
Model Year201620162019
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$39,180$40,380$27,790
Adjustments for Features-3,425-4,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,755$36,205$27,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162019
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents  $100
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,975$8,725$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$4,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,234-3,9150

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162019
ModelSanta FeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length193.1 in182.7 in
Width74.2 in70.9 in
Height66.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.7 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested120034%
Total Not Requested230066%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested220064%
Total Not Requested125036%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested170037%
Total Not Requested295063%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested325073%
Total Not Requested122527%

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