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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: $10,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelSanta FeForester
Trim2.0T Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,875 $27,895
AWD 1,550  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo cover 190  
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 130 55
Rear bumper protector 70 72
Cargo tray 100 75
Class II trailer hitch 350 299
Roof rack crossbars 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
AWD 1,457  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo cover 153  
Cargo net 41 30
All-weather floor mats 104 33
Rear bumper protector 57 47
Cargo tray 80 46
Class II trailer hitch 316 195
Roof rack crossbars 226  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 2,815 2,615
Options (change) 2,534 1,999
Destination 1,175 645
Total Price $41,865 $31,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,375
Model Year20202008
ModelSanta FeForester
Trim2.0T Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$41,865$31,155
Adjustments for Features-3,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,210$31,155

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202008
ModelSanta FeForester
Trim2.0T Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,800$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3240

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202008
ModelSanta FeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.9 in99.4 in
Length187.8 in176.6 in
Width74.4 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,063 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 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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