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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: $28,205

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,418

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,850 $39,550 $20,990
Base Invoice $36,894 $37,156 $19,811
Cargo cover 190 190  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 70 70 75
Cargo tray 100 100 80
Floor mats 150 150 115
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Universal garage door opener     350
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Remote start     495
Cargo cover 153 153  
Cargo net 41 41 42
Rear bumper protector 57 57 62
Cargo tray 80 80 67
Floor mats 121 121 93
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Universal garage door opener     291
6-speed shiftable automatic     929
Remote start     410
Options (change) 560 560 6,365
Options (change) 452 452 5,757
Destination 950 950 850
Total Price $40,360 $41,060 $28,205
Total Invoice $38,296 $38,558 $26,418

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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: $6,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,517
Model Year201820182016
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForte
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,360$41,060$28,205
Adjustments for Features-5,650-5,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,710$35,410$28,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0
Total Invoice$38,296$38,558$26,418
Adjustments for Features-5,361-5,3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,935$33,252$26,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$317$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182016
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 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
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 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,050$9,050$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,650$5,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,361-5,3060

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
ModelSanta FeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length193.1 in171.3 in
Width74.2 in70.1 in
Height66.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,026 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested455098%
Total Not Requested752%

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