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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: $33,935

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,989

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimSE UltimateLimited Ultimate2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,850 $39,550 $28,495
Base Invoice $36,894 $37,156 $26,707
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Floor mats 150 150  
Cargo net 50 50 46
All-weather floor mats 155 155 69
Cargo tray 100 100 75
Rear bumper protector 70 70 78
Cargo cover 190 190 166
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 468
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
Remote start     432
AWD 1,643 1,626  
Floor mats 121 121  
Cargo net 41 41 30
All-weather floor mats 124 124 39
Cargo tray 80 80 46
Rear bumper protector 57 57 51
Cargo cover 153 153 108
Class II trailer hitch 316 316 351
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
Remote start     324
Options (change) 2,815 2,815 4,745
Options (change) 2,535 2,518 3,587
Destination 950 950 695
Total Price $42,615 $43,315 $33,935
Total Invoice $40,379 $40,624 $30,989

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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: $2,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,392
Model Year201820182010
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimSE UltimateLimited Ultimate2.5 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)?, 12?, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$42,615$43,315$33,935
Adjustments for Features-6,330-6,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$36,985$33,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0
Total Invoice$40,379$40,624$30,989
Adjustments for Features-5,998-5,9370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,381$34,687$30,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$306$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182010
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 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 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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
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 height 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$11,250$11,250$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,330$6,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,998-5,9370

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182010
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 Weight4,178 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 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 Room58.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 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 Legroom30.9 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
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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