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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: $5,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,501

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelSanta FeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,395 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $22,858 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Class II trailer hitch 350 619 619 619
Sunroof 850      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Cargo net   68 68 68
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Class II trailer hitch 259 464 464 464
Sunroof 784      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Cargo net   44 44 44
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Options (change) 1,200 1,052 1,052 1,052
Options (change) 1,043 744 744 744
Destination 600 915 915 915
Total Price $26,195 $31,362 $35,057 $38,057
Total Invoice $24,501 $29,164 $32,546 $35,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,146
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelSanta FeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)218, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,195$31,362$35,057$38,057
Adjustments for Features0-5,115-9,900-10,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,195$26,247$25,157$27,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$24,501$29,164$32,546$35,334
Adjustments for Features0-4,757-9,191-9,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,501$24,407$23,355$25,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,052$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelSanta FeForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$8,090$12,875$13,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,115$9,900$10,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,757-9,191-9,470

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062018
ModelSanta FeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length177.2 in180.9 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height66.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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