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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: $33,833

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,184

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimGLSLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $33,800 $29,895
Base Invoice $28,490 $31,814 $27,992
Premium Package 3,550    
Technology Package 4,000    
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50 48
All-weather floor mats 140 140 69
Cargo tray 100 100  
Rear bumper protector 50 50 78
Cargo cover 150 150 166
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 468
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Technology Package   4,850  
AC power outlet   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Navigation system     1,000
Bodyside moldings     240
Universal garage door opener     93
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Premium Package 3,231    
Technology Package 3,640    
Floor mats 107 107  
Cargo net 41 41 31
All-weather floor mats 112 112 39
Cargo tray 80 80  
Rear bumper protector 41 41 51
Cargo cover 121 121 108
Class II trailer hitch 316 316 351
AWD 1,643 1,626  
Technology Package   4,414  
AC power outlet   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Navigation system     888
Bodyside moldings     156
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Options (change) 10,275 7,575 3,163
Options (change) 9,332 6,858 2,417
Destination 875 875 775
Total Price $41,050 $42,250 $33,833
Total Invoice $38,697 $39,547 $31,184

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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: $2,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,525
Model Year201420142012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimGLSLimited2.5 XT Touring
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, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$41,050$42,250$33,833
Adjustments for Features-4,230-4,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,820$37,270$33,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$38,697$39,547$31,184
Adjustments for Features-3,988-4,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,709$34,886$31,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$177$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimGLSLimited2.5 XT Touring
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 
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 
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 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
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
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,525$10,275$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$4,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,988-4,6610

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested125045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95024%
Total Not Requested295076%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested145032%
Total Not Requested310068%

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 information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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