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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: $36,889

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $2,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimGLSLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,150 $34,250 $34,595
Ultimate Package 3,800    
Premium Package 3,750    
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 619
Cargo cover 150 150  
Rear bumper protector 50 50 98
All-weather floor mats 140 140 81
Cargo tray 100 100  
Cargo net 50 50 68
Floor mats 135 135  
Ultimate Package   4,650  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Ultimate Package 3,458    
Premium Package 3,413    
Class II trailer hitch 316 316 464
Cargo cover 121 121  
Rear bumper protector 41 41 63
All-weather floor mats 112 112 52
Cargo tray 80 80  
Cargo net 41 41 44
Floor mats 107 107  
Ultimate Package   4,232  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 8,525 5,625 1,284
Options (change) 7,689 5,050 893
Destination 895 895 1,010
Total Price $39,570 $40,770 $36,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,816
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,516
Model Year201520152020
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimGLSLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$39,570$40,770$36,889
Adjustments for Features0-750-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,570$40,020$34,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152020
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimGLSLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
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
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
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 
Total Value of Features$6,075$6,825$8,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-702-110

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152020
ModelSanta FeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in105.1 in
Length193.1 in182.1 in
Width74.2 in71.5 in
Height66.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested135039%
Total Not Requested215061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested255074%
Total Not Requested90026%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested185040%
Total Not Requested280060%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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