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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: $23,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,352

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelForteSanta Fe Sport
TrimSX2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $36,500
Base Invoice $17,520 $34,542
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 100
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats   125
Cargo cover   190
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo tray 60 80
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Floor mats   100
Cargo cover   153
Options (change) 4,665 465
Options (change) 4,137 374
Destination 695 895
Total Price $23,755 $37,860
Total Invoice $22,352 $35,811

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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: $7,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,216
Model Year20112017
ModelForteSanta Fe Sport
TrimSX2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$23,755$37,860
Adjustments for Features0-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,755$31,260
Total Invoice$22,352$35,811
Adjustments for Features0-6,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,352$29,568

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20112017
ModelForteSanta Fe Sport
TrimSX2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,475$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,243

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20112017
ModelForteSanta Fe Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in185.0 in
Width69.9 in74.0 in
Height57.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft371.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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