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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: $31,028

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,362

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,680

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,630 $26,116
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 46
Cargo tray 115 75
Class II trailer hitch 350 299
3.5L V6 1,950  
AWD 1,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 30
Cargo tray 92 46
Class II trailer hitch 316 195
3.5L V6 1,814  
AWD 1,581  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 4,290 2,488
Options (change) 3,944 1,919
Destination 825 645
Total Price $32,390 $31,028
Total Invoice $30,399 $28,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48
Model Year20122008
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,390$31,028
Adjustments for Features-1,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,610$31,028
Total Invoice$30,399$28,680
Adjustments for Features-1,6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,728$28,680

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,050$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6710

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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 Year20122008
ModelSanta FeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length184.1 in176.6 in
Width74.4 in68.3 in
Height67.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		78.2 ft357.7 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%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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