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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: $8,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,760

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,649

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Model Year20082018
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $35,650
Base Invoice $26,116 $33,925
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 50
Rear bumper protector 72 70
Cargo tray 75 100
All-weather floor mats 55 130
Class II trailer hitch 299 350
AWD   1,550
Floor mats   125
Cargo cover   190
Roof rack crossbars   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 41
Rear bumper protector 47 57
Cargo tray 46 80
All-weather floor mats 33 104
Class II trailer hitch 195 316
AWD   1,457
Floor mats   100
Cargo cover   153
Roof rack crossbars   226
Options (change) 2,615 2,815
Options (change) 1,999 2,534
Destination 645 950
Total Price $31,155 $39,415
Total Invoice $28,760 $37,409

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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: $805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,573
Model Year20082018
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$31,155$39,415
Adjustments for Features0-7,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,155$31,960
Total Invoice$28,760$37,409
Adjustments for Features0-7,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,760$30,333

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Around view cameras $500
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$5,145$12,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,076

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in185.0 in
Width68.3 in74.0 in
Height65.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,898 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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested2520%
Total Not Requested10080%

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