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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: $29,765

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $127

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,802

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,145 $28,195
Base Invoice $24,565 $26,409
Sunroof 950  
AWD 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bodyside moldings   238
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   82
Satellite radio   453
Sunroof 865  
AWD 1,860  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bodyside moldings   155
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   54
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 2,950 1,002
Options (change) 2,725 698
Destination 670 695
Total Price $29,765 $29,892
Total Invoice $27,960 $27,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $168
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $432
Model Year20072009
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)112, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,765$29,892
Adjustments for Features0-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$29,597
Total Invoice$27,960$27,802
Adjustments for Features0-274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,960$27,528

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-274

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
ModelSanta FeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length184.1 in179.5 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height67.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,022 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 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%

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