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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: $24,465

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $11,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172021
ModelSanta FeSanta FeSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSELimitedSE UltimateLimited UltimateGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,800 $34,950 $38,700 $39,400 $22,790
Premium Package 3,650        
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 70 70 70 70 75
Cargo tray 100 100 100 100 80
Floor mats 150 150 150 150 125
Universal garage door opener         350
Premium Package 3,322        
Cargo net 41 41 41 41 42
Rear bumper protector 57 57 57 57 62
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 67
Floor mats 121 121 121 121 102
Universal garage door opener         291
Options (change) 4,020 370 370 370 680
Options (change) 3,621 299 299 299 564
Destination 950 950 950 950 995
Total Price $35,770 $36,270 $40,020 $40,720 $24,465

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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: $5,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,731
Model Year20172017201720172021
ModelSanta FeSanta FeSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSELimitedSE UltimateLimited UltimateGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,770$36,270$40,020$40,720$24,465
Adjustments for Features-5,925-5,925-9,625-9,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,845$30,345$30,395$31,095$24,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$550$1,250$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172017201720172021
ModelSanta FeSanta FeSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSELimitedSE UltimateLimited UltimateGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Remote climate control    $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,775$7,775$11,475$11,475$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,925$5,925$9,625$9,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,616-5,576-9,140-9,0450

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172021
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 Weight4,026 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 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 Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 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 Legroom30.9 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested190059%
Total Not Requested130041%

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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