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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: $31,155

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,760

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimSE UltimateLimited Ultimate2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,850 $39,550 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,894 $37,156 $26,116
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Floor mats 150 150  
Cargo cover 190 190  
Cargo net 50 50 46
All-weather floor mats 155 155 55
Rear bumper protector 70 70 72
Cargo tray 100 100 75
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 299
Roof rack crossbars 250 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
AWD 1,643 1,626  
Floor mats 121 121  
Cargo cover 153 153  
Cargo net 41 41 30
All-weather floor mats 124 124 33
Rear bumper protector 57 57 47
Cargo tray 80 80 46
Class II trailer hitch 316 316 195
Roof rack crossbars 226 226  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 3,065 3,065 2,615
Options (change) 2,761 2,744 1,999
Destination 950 950 645
Total Price $42,865 $43,565 $31,155
Total Invoice $40,605 $40,850 $28,760

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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: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,025
Model Year201820182008
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimSE UltimateLimited Ultimate2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$42,865$43,565$31,155
Adjustments for Features-8,255-8,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,610$35,310$31,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0
Total Invoice$40,605$40,850$28,760
Adjustments for Features-7,820-7,7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,785$33,109$28,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$324$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182008
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimSE UltimateLimited Ultimate2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
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 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
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 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$13,400$13,400$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,255$8,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,820-7,7410

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelSanta FeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length193.1 in176.6 in
Width74.2 in68.3 in
Height66.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in33.7 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 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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