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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: $33,203

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,847

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,516

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimGLSLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $33,800 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,490 $31,814 $26,409
Technology Package 4,000    
Premium Package 3,550    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 468
Cargo cover 150 150 166
Rear bumper protector 50 50 78
Cargo tray 100 100 75
All-weather floor mats 140 140 69
Cargo net 50 50 46
Floor mats 135 135  
Technology Package   4,850  
AC power outlet   0  
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 3,640    
Premium Package 3,231    
AWD 1,643 1,626  
Class II trailer hitch 316 316 351
Cargo cover 121 121 108
Rear bumper protector 41 41 51
Cargo tray 80 80 46
All-weather floor mats 112 112 39
Cargo net 41 41 30
Floor mats 107 107  
Technology Package   4,414  
AC power outlet   0  
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) 10,275 7,575 4,313
Options (change) 9,332 6,858 3,412
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $41,050 $42,250 $33,203
Total Invoice $38,697 $39,547 $30,516

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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: $2,442
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,086
Model Year201420142009
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimGLSLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$41,050$42,250$33,203
Adjustments for Features-5,405-6,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,645$36,095$33,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$38,697$39,547$30,516
Adjustments for Features-5,095-5,7610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,602$33,786$30,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$184$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142009
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimGLSLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$10,425$11,175$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,405$6,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,095-5,7610

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
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 GLS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60015%
Total Not Requested330085%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested135049%
Total Not Requested140051%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested85019%
Total Not Requested370081%

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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