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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: $11,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,117

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $38,700 $39,400
Base Invoice $22,422 $36,753 $37,017
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Rear bumper protector 75 70 70
Cargo tray 80 100 100
Floor mats 125 150 150
Cargo cover   190 190
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42 41 41
Rear bumper protector 62 57 57
Cargo tray 67 80 80
Floor mats 102 121 121
Cargo cover   153 153
Options (change) 4,280 560 560
Options (change) 3,800 452 452
Destination 895 950 950
Total Price $28,975 $40,210 $40,910
Total Invoice $27,117 $38,155 $38,419

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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: $6,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,436
Model Year201820172017
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
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?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$28,975$40,210$40,910
Adjustments for Features0-4,850-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,975$35,360$36,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$27,117$38,155$38,419
Adjustments for Features0-4,602-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,117$33,553$33,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$311

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201820172017
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSXSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500$500
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
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 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$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  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$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 height 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$3,775$8,625$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,850$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,602-4,555

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20182017
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.4,026 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 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 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.4 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 in30.9 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested347584%
Total Not Requested67516%

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