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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: $24,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,700 $39,400 $19,600
Base Invoice $36,753 $37,017 $18,670
Cargo cover 190 190  
Floor mats 150 150  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 100 100 75
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Technology Package     1,800
Cargo cover 153 153  
Floor mats 121 121  
Cargo net 41 41 32
Cargo tray 80 80 60
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Technology Package     1,570
Options (change) 490 490 3,665
Options (change) 395 395 3,187
Destination 950 950 750
Total Price $40,140 $40,840 $24,015
Total Invoice $38,098 $38,362 $22,607

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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: $8,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,420
Model Year201720172012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$40,140$40,840$24,015
Adjustments for Features-7,450-7,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,690$33,390$24,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0
Total Invoice$38,098$38,362$22,607
Adjustments for Features-7,071-6,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,027$31,364$22,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$337$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $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$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
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 height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 height adjuster, passenger 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$10,175$10,175$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,450$7,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,071-6,9980

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
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 Weight4,026 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 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 Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 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 Legroom30.9 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-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested140098%
Total Not Requested252%

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