Kia Forte Kia Forte 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Santa Fe 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,252

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,100

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $28,350 $33,100
Base Invoice $18,860 $27,035 $31,164
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo tray 75 100 100
Popular Equipment Package   950  
Floor mats   135 135
Cargo cover   150 150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275  
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Cargo net 32 41 41
Cargo tray 60 80 80
Popular Equipment Package   865  
Floor mats   107 107
Cargo cover   121 121
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   248  
Options (change) 1,865 1,660 435
Options (change) 1,617 1,462 349
Destination 775 855 855
Total Price $22,440 $30,865 $34,390
Total Invoice $21,252 $29,352 $32,368

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Forte dealer quotes or Hyundai Santa Fe dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,269
Model Year201320132013
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$22,440$30,865$34,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,440$28,940$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775
Total Invoice$21,252$29,352$32,368
Adjustments for Features0-1,831-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,252$27,521$27,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$447

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201320132013
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
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
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,450$5,375$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,831-4,400

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20132013
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 Weight2,901 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.440.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft380.0 ft3

Return to top

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 GLS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Coupes, and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.