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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: $18,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,077

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,850 $39,550 $17,495
Base Invoice $36,894 $37,156 $16,660
Floor mats 150 150  
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
Floor mats 121 121  
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) 300 300 3,065
Options (change) 242 242 2,722
Destination 950 950 695
Total Price $40,100 $40,800 $21,255
Total Invoice $38,086 $38,348 $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: $9,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,124
Model Year201820182010
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSX
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)?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$40,100$40,800$21,255
Adjustments for Features-9,355-9,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,745$31,445$21,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0
Total Invoice$38,086$38,348$20,077
Adjustments for Features-8,885-8,7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,201$29,555$20,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$354$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182010
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSX
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 
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 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
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 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
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$11,775$11,775$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,355$9,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,885-8,7930

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
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 Weight4,026 lb.2,868 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 in37.8 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 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
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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