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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: $38,289

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,761

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,483

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimGLSLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $33,800 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,490 $31,814 $33,675
Premium Package 3,550    
Technology Package 4,000    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50 68
Cargo tray 100 100  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 81
Rear bumper protector 50 50 98
Cargo cover 150 150  
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 619
Technology Package   4,850  
AC power outlet   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Premium Package 3,231    
Technology Package 3,640    
AWD 1,643 1,626  
Floor mats 107 107  
Cargo net 41 41 44
Cargo tray 80 80  
All-weather floor mats 112 112 52
Rear bumper protector 41 41 63
Cargo cover 121 121  
Class II trailer hitch 316 316 464
Technology Package   4,414  
AC power outlet   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 10,275 7,575 1,284
Options (change) 9,332 6,858 893
Destination 875 875 915
Total Price $41,050 $42,250 $38,289
Total Invoice $38,697 $39,547 $35,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,521
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,918
Model Year201420142018
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimGLSLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$41,050$42,250$38,289
Adjustments for Features0-750-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,050$41,500$37,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$38,697$39,547$35,483
Adjustments for Features0-702-704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,697$38,845$34,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$148$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142018
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimGLSLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,650$8,400$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-702-704

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
ModelSanta FeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length193.1 in180.9 in
Width74.2 in70.7 in
Height66.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
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 key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested230084%
Total Not Requested45016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested135035%
Total Not Requested255065%

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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested185041%
Total Not Requested270059%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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