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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: $22,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,252

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $29,900 $33,800
Base Invoice $18,860 $28,490 $31,814
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Cargo tray 75 100 100
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
Floor mats   107 107
Cargo cover   121 121
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   248  
Options (change) 1,865 710 435
Options (change) 1,617 597 349
Destination 775 875 875
Total Price $22,440 $31,485 $35,110
Total Invoice $21,252 $29,962 $33,038

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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: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,593
Model Year201320142014
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)215/45-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$22,440$31,485$35,110
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,440$29,260$30,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$21,252$29,962$33,038
Adjustments for Features0-2,117-4,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,252$27,845$28,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$841

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201320142014
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
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $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
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$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 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $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
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$5,675$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,117-4,352

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20132014
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

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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 GLS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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