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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: $32,313

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $712

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,900

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,220 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,495 $26,409
Floor mats 120  
Cargo net 50 46
Cargo tray 110 75
Class II trailer hitch 350 468
Navigation system 1,750 1,800
AWD 1,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bodyside moldings   238
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   82
Satellite radio   453
Floor mats 96  
Cargo net 41 30
Cargo tray 88 46
Class II trailer hitch 316 351
Navigation system 1,628 1,650
AWD 1,581  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bodyside moldings   155
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   54
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 4,080 3,423
Options (change) 3,750 2,796
Destination 725 695
Total Price $33,025 $32,313
Total Invoice $30,970 $29,900

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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: $507
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $878
Model Year20082009
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,025$32,313
Adjustments for Features-2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,820$32,313
Total Invoice$30,970$29,900
Adjustments for Features-1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,778$29,900

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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
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
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1920

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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