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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: $28,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,055

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $27,275
Base Invoice $22,422 $25,630
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 115
Floor mats 125 125
Premium Package   2,050
3.5L V6   1,950
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 41
Cargo tray 67 92
Floor mats 102 100
Premium Package   1,907
3.5L V6   1,814
Options (change) 4,205 4,290
Options (change) 3,738 3,954
Destination 895 825
Total Price $28,900 $32,390
Total Invoice $27,055 $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: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,939
Model Year20172012
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$28,900$32,390
Adjustments for Features-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,275$32,390
Total Invoice$27,055$30,409
Adjustments for Features-5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,470$30,409

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20172012
ModelForteSanta Fe
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
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$3,825$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5850

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20172012
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.3,902 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 Room53.8 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
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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested265064%
Total Not Requested150036%

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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