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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: $27,020

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,332

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $28,220
Base Invoice $19,717 $26,495
Premium Package 2,200  
Technology Package 1,800  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 110
Floor mats 115 120
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Navigation system   1,750
Premium Package 1,986  
Technology Package 1,624  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 88
Floor mats 93 96
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Navigation system   1,628
Options (change) 5,320 2,355
Options (change) 4,815 2,145
Destination 800 725
Total Price $27,020 $31,300
Total Invoice $25,332 $29,365

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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: $5,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,205
Model Year20142008
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4242hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$27,020$31,300
Adjustments for Features-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,770$31,300
Total Invoice$25,332$29,365
Adjustments for Features-1,1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,160$29,365

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20142008
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,650$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1720

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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 Year20142008
ModelForteSanta Fe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in184.1 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height57.1 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,846 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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		23.2 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.234.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft378.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%

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