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

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,195

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,678

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,501

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelSanta FeForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,395 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $22,858 $24,330 $26,409
Class II trailer hitch 350 468 468
Sunroof 850    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Cargo net   46 46
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Cargo cover   166 166
Class II trailer hitch 259 351 351
Sunroof 784    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Cargo net   30 30
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Cargo cover   108 108
Options (change) 1,200 1,183 1,183
Options (change) 1,043 817 817
Destination 600 695 695
Total Price $26,195 $27,873 $30,073
Total Invoice $24,501 $25,842 $27,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,232
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,357
Model Year200620092009
ModelSanta FeForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)218, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,195$27,873$30,073
Adjustments for Features0-2,910-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,195$24,963$26,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,840
Total Invoice$24,501$25,842$27,921
Adjustments for Features0-2,698-3,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,501$23,144$24,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,741

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620092009
ModelSanta FeForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
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$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,725$5,635$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,910$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,698-3,036

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelSanta FeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in
Length177.2 in179.5 in
Width72.7 in70.1 in
Height66.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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