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

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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,687

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $24,395
Base Invoice $15,230 $22,858
Premium Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 70  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Sunroof   850
Premium Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 55  
4-speed automatic 960  
Sunroof   784
Options (change) 3,090 850
Options (change) 2,762 784
Destination 695 600
Total Price $19,780 $25,845
Total Invoice $18,687 $24,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,284
Model Year20102006
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6218, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/70-16
Total Price$19,780$25,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,780$24,490
Total Invoice$18,687$24,242
Adjustments for Features0-1,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,687$22,971

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20102006
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimEXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,445$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,271

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20102006
ModelForteSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in
Length178.3 in177.2 in
Width69.9 in72.7 in
Height57.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft330.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.777.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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