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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,155

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,760

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $30,650
Base Invoice $26,116 $29,059
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Cargo net 46 50
Rear bumper protector 72 50
Cargo tray 75 100
All-weather floor mats 55 115
Class II trailer hitch 299 350
Floor mats   110
Cargo cover   150
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Cargo net 30 41
Rear bumper protector 47 41
Cargo tray 46 80
All-weather floor mats 33 92
Class II trailer hitch 195 316
Floor mats   88
Cargo cover   121
AWD   1,646
Options (change) 2,615 2,675
Options (change) 1,999 2,425
Destination 645 875
Total Price $31,155 $34,200
Total Invoice $28,760 $32,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,394
Model Year20082014
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4264hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$31,155$34,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,155$31,870
Total Invoice$28,760$32,359
Adjustments for Features0-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,760$30,154

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20082014
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
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
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
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 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,545$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,205

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20082014
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in184.6 in
Width68.3 in74.0 in
Height65.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft371.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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