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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: $20,955

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,832

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $27,275
Base Invoice $17,520 $25,630
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 115
Floor mats   125
3.5L V6   1,950
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo tray 60 92
Floor mats   100
3.5L V6   1,814
Options (change) 1,865 2,240
Options (change) 1,617 2,047
Destination 695 825
Total Price $20,955 $30,340
Total Invoice $19,832 $28,502

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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: $5,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,406
Model Year20112012
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$20,955$30,340
Adjustments for Features0-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$26,865
Total Invoice$19,832$28,502
Adjustments for Features0-3,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,832$25,238

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20112012
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$450$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,264

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20112012
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 Weight2,896 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft378.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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