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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: $18,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,532

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $24,270 $28,220
Base Invoice $16,090 $23,064 $26,495
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo tray 75 110 110
Sunroof 750    
Premium Package   1,850  
Floor mats   120 120
Bluetooth cell phone link   325 325
Cargo net 32 41 41
Cargo tray 60 88 88
Sunroof 655    
Premium Package   1,684  
Floor mats   96 96
Bluetooth cell phone link   292 292
Options (change) 865 2,455 605
Options (change) 747 2,201 517
Destination 695 725 725
Total Price $18,455 $27,450 $29,550
Total Invoice $17,532 $25,990 $27,737

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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: $6,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,638
Model Year201120082008
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4242hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6112, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$18,455$27,450$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,740-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,455$24,710$24,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0
Total Invoice$17,532$25,990$27,737
Adjustments for Features0-2,594-4,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,532$23,396$23,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201120082008
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0 $0
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$975$3,715$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,594-4,567

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20112008
ModelForteSanta Fe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in184.1 in
Width69.9 in74.4 in
Height57.5 in67.9 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,846 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.434.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft378.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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