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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,970

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,279

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelSanta FeEscape
TrimLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $23,455
Base Invoice $25,630 $21,789
3.5L V6 1,950  
Premium Package 2,050  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 65
Cargo tray 115 90
Class II trailer hitch 350  
AWD 1,700 1,750
Tubular side steps 395  
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Leather Comfort Group   745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Navigation system   2,695
Running boards   345
3.0L V6   1,010
3.5L V6 1,814  
Premium Package 1,907  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 34
Cargo tray 92 77
Class II trailer hitch 316  
AWD 1,581 1,592
Tubular side steps 356  
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Leather Comfort Group   633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Navigation system   2,291
Running boards   293
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 6,735 7,790
Options (change) 6,207 6,765
Destination 825 725
Total Price $34,835 $31,970
Total Invoice $32,662 $29,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,194
Model Year20122009
ModelSanta FeEscape
TrimLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$34,835$31,970
Adjustments for Features-2,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,500$31,970
Total Invoice$32,662$29,279
Adjustments for Features-2,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,473$29,279

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122009
ModelSanta FeEscape
TrimLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Tubular side steps$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,600$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1890

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122009
ModelSanta FeEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length184.1 in174.7 in
Width74.4 in71.1 in
Height67.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested055%
Total Not Requested045%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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