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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: $32,977

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $568

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,542

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,220 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,495 $27,992
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Floor mats 120  
Cargo net 50 48
Cargo tray 110  
Roof rack crossbars 195 195
Class II trailer hitch 350 468
Navigation system 1,750 1,000
AWD 1,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Floor mats 96  
Cargo net 41 31
Cargo tray 88  
Roof rack crossbars 176 117
Class II trailer hitch 316 351
Navigation system 1,628 888
AWD 1,581  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 4,600 2,307
Options (change) 4,218 1,775
Destination 725 775
Total Price $33,545 $32,977
Total Invoice $31,438 $30,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,288
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,563
Model Year20082012
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,545$32,977
Adjustments for Features0-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,545$32,257
Total Invoice$31,438$30,542
Adjustments for Features0-667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,438$29,875

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,775$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-667

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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 Year20082012
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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