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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,565

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteSanta Fe Sport
TrimSX2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $35,650
Base Invoice $22,422 $33,925
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 70
Cargo mat 95 95
Cargo tray 80 100
Floor mats 125 125
Remote start 495  
Cargo cover   190
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 41
Rear bumper protector 62 57
Cargo mat 78 76
Cargo tray 67 80
Floor mats 102 100
Remote start 410  
Cargo cover   153
Options (change) 4,870 630
Options (change) 4,288 507
Destination 895 950
Total Price $29,565 $37,230
Total Invoice $27,605 $35,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,976
Model Year20182018
ModelForteSanta Fe Sport
TrimSX2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19
Total Price$29,565$37,230
Adjustments for Features0-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,565$33,230
Total Invoice$27,605$35,382
Adjustments for Features0-3,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,605$31,581

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20182018
ModelForteSanta Fe Sport
TrimSX2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,975$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,801

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20182018
ModelForteSanta Fe Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in185.0 in
Width70.1 in74.0 in
Height57.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft371.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested397596%
Total Not Requested1754%

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