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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: $21,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,077

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $29,900 $33,800
Base Invoice $16,660 $28,490 $31,814
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo tray 75 100 100
Universal garage door opener 70    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Premium Package   3,550  
Floor mats   135 135
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Cargo net 32 41 41
Cargo tray 60 80 80
Universal garage door opener 55    
5-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Premium Package   3,231  
Floor mats   107 107
Options (change) 3,065 3,835 285
Options (change) 2,722 3,459 228
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $21,255 $34,610 $34,960
Total Invoice $20,077 $32,824 $32,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,953
Model Year201020142014
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$21,255$34,610$34,960
Adjustments for Features0-5,055-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,255$29,555$29,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$20,077$32,824$32,917
Adjustments for Features0-4,794-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,077$28,030$28,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$127

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201020142014
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
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
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
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 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 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$2,420$7,475$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,055$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,794-4,760

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20102014
ModelForteSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length178.3 in193.1 in
Width69.9 in74.2 in
Height57.5 in66.5 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.8 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 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.740.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.780.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested142552%
Total Not Requested132548%

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