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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: $27,635

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $27,195
Base Invoice $19,811 $25,556
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 115
Floor mats 115 125
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Package   2,050
3.5L V6   1,950
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 92
Floor mats 93 100
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Premium Package   1,907
3.5L V6   1,814
Options (change) 5,795 4,290
Options (change) 5,285 3,954
Destination 850 795
Total Price $27,635 $32,280
Total Invoice $25,946 $30,305

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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: $4,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,336
Model Year20162011
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$27,635$32,280
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,635$32,255
Total Invoice$25,946$30,305
Adjustments for Features0-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,946$30,282

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20162011
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 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,750$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20162011
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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested387584%
Total Not Requested75016%

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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