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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: $32,899

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,491

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,195 $29,895
Base Invoice $25,556 $27,992
Premium Package 2,050  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 48
Cargo tray 115  
Class II trailer hitch 350 468
3.5L V6 1,950  
AWD 1,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Roof rack crossbars   195
Premium Package 1,907  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 31
Cargo tray 92  
Class II trailer hitch 316 351
3.5L V6 1,814  
AWD 1,581  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 6,340 2,229
Options (change) 5,851 1,724
Destination 795 775
Total Price $34,330 $32,899
Total Invoice $32,202 $30,491

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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: $1,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,706
Model Year20112012
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,330$32,899
Adjustments for Features-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,325$32,899
Total Invoice$32,202$30,491
Adjustments for Features-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,197$30,491

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
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$5,050$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-50

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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 Year20112012
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 Weight4,054 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		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
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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