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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: $28,975

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,117

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $28,845
Base Invoice $22,422 $27,076
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 115
Floor mats 125 125
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Navigation system   1,750
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 92
Floor mats 102 100
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Navigation system   1,628
Options (change) 4,280 2,365
Options (change) 3,800 2,153
Destination 895 750
Total Price $28,975 $31,960
Total Invoice $27,117 $29,979

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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: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,359
Model Year20172009
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4242hp V6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$28,975$31,960
Adjustments for Features-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,375$31,960
Total Invoice$27,117$29,979
Adjustments for Features-1,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,620$29,979

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20172009
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $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 
Approach detection$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$4,225$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4970

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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 Year20172009
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested252561%
Total Not Requested162539%

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