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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: $30,790

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelSanta FeForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,275 $31,395 $34,895
Premium Package 2,050    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 68 68
Cargo tray 115    
Class II trailer hitch 350 619 619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Navigation system   1,350  
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Roof rack crossbars   181 181
Premium Package 1,907    
Floor mats 100    
Cargo net 41 44 44
Cargo tray 92    
Class II trailer hitch 316 464 464
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Navigation system   1,156  
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Roof rack crossbars   117 117
Options (change) 2,690 2,636 1,286
Options (change) 2,456 2,051 895
Destination 825 1,050 1,050
Total Price $30,790 $35,081 $37,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,332
Model Year201220212021
ModelSanta FeForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,790$35,081$37,231
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-7,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$32,131$30,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220212021
ModelSanta FeForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power release, second row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$2,700$5,650$9,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-261-366

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122021
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 Weight3,726 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft376.1 ft3

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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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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