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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: $33,450

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelSanta FeForester
Trim2.0T Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,875 $29,895
AWD 1,550  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 48
All-weather floor mats 130 69
Cargo tray 100  
Rear bumper protector 70  
Cargo cover 190 166
Roof rack crossbars 250  
Class II trailer hitch 350 468
Rugged Package   887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Satellite radio   432
Remote start   432
AWD 1,457  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 31
All-weather floor mats 104 39
Cargo tray 80  
Rear bumper protector 57  
Cargo cover 153 108
Roof rack crossbars 226  
Class II trailer hitch 316 351
Rugged Package   608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Satellite radio   324
Remote start   324
Options (change) 2,815 2,780
Options (change) 2,534 1,966
Destination 1,175 775
Total Price $41,865 $33,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,168
Model Year20202012
ModelSanta FeForester
Trim2.0T Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$41,865$33,450
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,235$33,450

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202012
ModelSanta FeForester
Trim2.0T Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
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 $150
Remote start via app$75 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,700$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1440

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202012
ModelSanta FeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.9 in103.0 in
Length187.8 in179.5 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,063 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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