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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: $26,235

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,592

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $33,100
Base Invoice $19,707 $31,164
Premium Package 2,300  
Technology Package 1,900 2,900
Rear bumper protector 75 50
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 100
Floor mats 115 135
Cargo cover   150
Premium Package 2,079  
Technology Package 1,717 2,639
Rear bumper protector 62 41
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 80
Floor mats 93 107
Cargo cover   121
Options (change) 4,520 3,385
Options (change) 4,060 3,029
Destination 825 855
Total Price $26,235 $37,340
Total Invoice $24,592 $35,048

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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: $6,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,256
Model Year20152013
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19
Total Price$26,235$37,340
Adjustments for Features0-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$32,865
Total Invoice$24,592$35,048
Adjustments for Features0-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,592$30,848

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20152013
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,500$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,200

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20152013
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

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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested320096%
Total Not Requested1504%
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 information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested117569%
Total Not Requested52531%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested80029%
Total Not Requested192571%

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