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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: $33,503

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,665

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimGLSLimited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,150 $34,250 $28,495
Base Invoice $28,725 $32,232 $26,707
Ultimate Package 3,800    
Premium Package 3,750    
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50 46
All-weather floor mats 140 140 69
Cargo tray 100 100 75
Rear bumper protector 50 50 78
Cargo cover 150 150 166
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 468
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Ultimate Package   4,650  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Navigation system     1,800
Bodyside moldings     238
Universal garage door opener     82
iPod integration     223
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
Ultimate Package 3,458    
Premium Package 3,413    
Floor mats 107 107  
Cargo net 41 41 30
All-weather floor mats 112 112 39
Cargo tray 80 80 46
Rear bumper protector 41 41 51
Cargo cover 121 121 108
Class II trailer hitch 316 316 351
AWD 1,643 1,626  
Ultimate Package   4,232  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Navigation system     1,501
Bodyside moldings     155
Universal garage door opener     54
iPod integration     145
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 10,275 7,375 4,313
Options (change) 9,332 6,676 3,263
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $41,320 $42,520 $33,503
Total Invoice $38,952 $39,803 $30,665

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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: $2,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,074
Model Year201520152010
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$41,320$42,520$33,503
Adjustments for Features-5,530-6,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,790$36,240$33,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$38,952$39,803$30,665
Adjustments for Features-5,213-5,8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,739$33,924$30,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152010
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
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$10,550$11,300$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,530$6,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,213-5,8790

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152010
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

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
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 Requested60017%
Total Not Requested290083%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150043%
Total Not Requested195057%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
LED tail lights0No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
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 Requested85018%
Total Not Requested380082%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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