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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: $32,735

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,165

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,100 $28,195
Base Invoice $31,164 $26,409
Technology Package 2,900  
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 140 69
Cargo tray 100 75
Rear bumper protector 50 78
Cargo cover 150 166
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bodyside moldings   238
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 2,639  
Floor mats 107  
Cargo net 41 30
All-weather floor mats 112 39
Cargo tray 80 46
Rear bumper protector 41 51
Cargo cover 121 108
AWD 1,626  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bodyside moldings   155
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 5,275 3,845
Options (change) 4,767 3,061
Destination 855 695
Total Price $39,230 $32,735
Total Invoice $36,786 $30,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,233
Model Year20132009
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$39,230$32,735
Adjustments for Features-4,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,550$32,735
Total Invoice$36,786$30,165
Adjustments for Features-4,3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,398$30,165

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelSanta FeForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,450$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3880

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelSanta FeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.0 in
Length193.1 in179.5 in
Width74.2 in70.1 in
Height66.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85031%
Total Not Requested187569%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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