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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: $23,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,352

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $38,850 $39,550
Base Invoice $17,520 $36,894 $37,156
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo tray 75 100 100
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Floor mats   150 150
Cargo cover   190 190
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 41 41
Cargo tray 60 80 80
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Floor mats   121 121
Cargo cover   153 153
Options (change) 4,665 490 490
Options (change) 4,137 395 395
Destination 695 950 950
Total Price $23,755 $40,290 $40,990
Total Invoice $22,352 $38,239 $38,501

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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: $9,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,769
Model Year201120182018
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$23,755$40,290$40,990
Adjustments for Features0-7,500-7,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,755$32,790$33,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$22,352$38,239$38,501
Adjustments for Features0-7,118-7,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,352$31,121$31,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201120182018
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 height adjuster, passenger 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,825$10,325$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,500$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,118-7,045

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20112018
ModelForteSanta Fe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length170.9 in193.1 in
Width69.9 in74.2 in
Height57.5 in66.5 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,026 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 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 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.4 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 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.440.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft380.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
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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