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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: $27,160

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,470

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $27,275
Base Invoice $19,707 $25,630
Technology Package 1,900  
Premium Package 2,300 2,050
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 115
Floor mats 115 125
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
3.5L V6   1,950
Technology Package 1,717  
Premium Package 2,079 1,907
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 92
Floor mats 93 100
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
3.5L V6   1,814
Options (change) 5,445 4,290
Options (change) 4,938 3,954
Destination 825 825
Total Price $27,160 $32,390
Total Invoice $25,470 $30,409

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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: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,150
Model Year20152012
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$27,160$32,390
Adjustments for Features-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,935$32,390
Total Invoice$25,470$30,409
Adjustments for Features-2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,259$30,409

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20152012
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
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$3,250$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2110

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20152012
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.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft378.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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