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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Tucson Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Tucson Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,715

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,737

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteTucsonTucson
TrimEXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $21,270 $23,070
Base Invoice $17,240 $20,351 $21,821
Cargo net 40    
Cargo tray 75 90 90
Sunroof 750   950
Premium Package   1,200  
Bluetooth cell phone link   325 325
Floor mats   160 150
Cargo net 32    
Cargo tray 60 73 73
Sunroof 655   865
Premium Package   1,092  
Bluetooth cell phone link   292 292
Floor mats   133 121
Options (change) 865 1,775 1,515
Options (change) 747 1,590 1,351
Destination 750 675 675
Total Price $19,715 $23,720 $25,260
Total Invoice $18,737 $22,616 $23,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,570
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteTucsonTucson
TrimEXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4173hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/60-16235/60-16
Total Price$19,715$23,720$25,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,715$22,630$22,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0
Total Invoice$18,737$22,616$23,847
Adjustments for Features0-1,039-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,737$21,577$21,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year201220082008
ModelForteTucsonTucson
TrimEXSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Total Value of Features$2,075$3,165$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,039-2,540

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20122008
ModelForteTucson
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in
Length170.9 in170.3 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.3,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft365.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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