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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: $30,071

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $1,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,220 $26,695
Floor mats 120  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 110 80
Roof rack crossbars 195 181
Class II trailer hitch 350 619
AWD 1,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
All Weather Package   500
Door sill trim plates   53
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Fog lights   382
Floor mats 96  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo net 41 44
Cargo tray 88 52
Roof rack crossbars 176 117
Class II trailer hitch 316 464
AWD 1,581  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
All Weather Package   417
Door sill trim plates   34
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 2,850 2,401
Options (change) 2,590 1,748
Destination 725 975
Total Price $31,795 $30,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $824
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,243
Model Year20082019
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/60-17
Total Price$31,795$30,071
Adjustments for Features-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,895$30,071

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$5,825$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8440

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelSanta FeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length184.1 in182.1 in
Width74.4 in71.5 in
Height67.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,022 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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