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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: $9,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,117

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $29,900 $33,800
Base Invoice $22,422 $28,490 $31,814
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear bumper protector 75 50 50
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 100 100
Floor mats 125 135 135
Premium Package   3,550  
Technology Package   4,000  
Cargo cover   150 150
Technology Package     4,850
AC power outlet     0
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Rear bumper protector 62 41 41
Cargo net 42 41 41
Cargo tray 67 80 80
Floor mats 102 107 107
Premium Package   3,231  
Technology Package   3,640  
Cargo cover   121 121
Technology Package     4,414
AC power outlet     0
Options (change) 4,280 8,035 5,335
Options (change) 3,800 7,261 4,804
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $28,975 $38,810 $40,010
Total Invoice $27,117 $36,626 $37,493

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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: $6,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,970
Model Year201720142014
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$28,975$38,810$40,010
Adjustments for Features0-3,750-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,975$35,060$35,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450
Total Invoice$27,117$36,626$37,493
Adjustments for Features0-3,539-4,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,117$33,087$33,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$189

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201720142014
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXGLSLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,925$7,675$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,539-4,217

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20172014
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested387593%
Total Not Requested2757%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested195071%
Total Not Requested80029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested120031%
Total Not Requested270069%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested170037%
Total Not Requested285063%

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