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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: $34,381

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,484

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,569

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimSE UltimateLimited Ultimate2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,850 $39,550 $29,895
Base Invoice $36,894 $37,156 $27,992
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Floor mats 150 150  
Cargo net 50 50 48
All-weather floor mats 155 155 69
Cargo tray 100 100  
Rear bumper protector 70 70  
Cargo cover 190 190 166
Roof rack crossbars 250 250  
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 468
Rugged Package     887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Navigation system     1,000
Universal garage door opener     93
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
AWD 1,643 1,626  
Floor mats 121 121  
Cargo net 41 41 31
All-weather floor mats 124 124 39
Cargo tray 80 80  
Rear bumper protector 57 57  
Cargo cover 153 153 108
Roof rack crossbars 226 226  
Class II trailer hitch 316 316 351
Rugged Package     608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Navigation system     888
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Options (change) 3,065 3,065 3,711
Options (change) 2,761 2,744 2,802
Destination 950 950 775
Total Price $42,865 $43,565 $34,381
Total Invoice $40,605 $40,850 $31,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,229
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,058
Model Year201820182012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimSE UltimateLimited Ultimate2.5 XT Touring
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?, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$42,865$43,565$34,381
Adjustments for Features-5,255-5,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,610$38,310$34,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0
Total Invoice$40,605$40,850$31,569
Adjustments for Features-4,978-4,9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,627$35,922$31,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182012
ModelSanta FeSanta FeForester
TrimSE UltimateLimited Ultimate2.5 XT Touring
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 
Rearview camera  $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 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
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
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$10,900$10,900$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$5,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,978-4,9280

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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