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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: $26,020

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,391

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $30,400 $34,500
Base Invoice $19,717 $28,960 $32,465
Technology Package 1,800    
Premium Package 2,200 3,750  
Rear bumper protector 75 50 50
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 100 100
Floor mats 115 135 135
Ultimate Package   3,800  
Cargo cover   150 150
Ultimate Package     4,650
Technology Package 1,624    
Premium Package 1,986 3,413  
Rear bumper protector 62 41 41
Cargo net 42 41 41
Cargo tray 67 80 80
Floor mats 93 107 107
Ultimate Package   3,458  
Cargo cover   121 121
Ultimate Package     4,232
Options (change) 4,320 8,035 5,135
Options (change) 3,874 7,261 4,622
Destination 800 895 895
Total Price $26,020 $39,330 $40,530
Total Invoice $24,391 $37,116 $37,982

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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: $7,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,605
Model Year201420162016
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$26,020$39,330$40,530
Adjustments for Features0-5,425-6,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,020$33,905$34,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450
Total Invoice$24,391$37,116$37,982
Adjustments for Features0-5,120-5,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,391$31,996$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$199

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201420162016
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$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 
App support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,500$7,925$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,425$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,120-5,787

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20142016
ModelForteSanta Fe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length171.3 in193.1 in
Width70.1 in74.2 in
Height57.1 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,067 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.240.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft380.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested190055%
Total Not Requested155045%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested120034%
Total Not Requested230066%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested170037%
Total Not Requested295063%

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