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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,635

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,840

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelSanta Fe SportForester
Trim2.0T Ultimate2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,650 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,925 $26,409
AWD 1,550  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 130 69
Cargo tray 100 75
Rear bumper protector 70 78
Cargo cover 190 166
Class II trailer hitch 350 468
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bodyside moldings   238
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Remote start   432
AWD 1,457  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 30
All-weather floor mats 104 39
Cargo tray 80 46
Rear bumper protector 57 51
Cargo cover 153 108
Class II trailer hitch 316 351
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bodyside moldings   155
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Remote start   324
Options (change) 2,565 4,745
Options (change) 2,308 3,736
Destination 950 695
Total Price $39,165 $33,635
Total Invoice $37,183 $30,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year20182009
ModelSanta Fe SportForester
Trim2.0T Ultimate2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$39,165$33,635
Adjustments for Features-5,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,535$33,635
Total Invoice$37,183$30,840
Adjustments for Features-5,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,838$30,840

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelSanta Fe SportForester
Trim2.0T Ultimate2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$10,200$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3450

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelSanta Fe SportForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length185.0 in179.5 in
Width74.0 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,898 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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