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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: $33,635

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,840

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,343

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Model Year20092018
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $35,650
Base Invoice $26,409 $33,925
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Satellite radio 453  
Universal garage door opener 82  
iPod integration 223  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Cargo net 46 50
Rear bumper protector 78 70
Cargo tray 75 100
All-weather floor mats 69 130
Cargo cover 166 190
Class II trailer hitch 468 350
Navigation system 1,800  
Remote start 432  
AWD   1,550
Floor mats   125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Satellite radio 340  
Universal garage door opener 54  
iPod integration 145  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Cargo net 30 41
Rear bumper protector 51 57
Cargo tray 46 80
All-weather floor mats 39 104
Cargo cover 108 153
Class II trailer hitch 351 316
Navigation system 1,650  
Remote start 324  
AWD   1,457
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 4,745 2,565
Options (change) 3,736 2,308
Destination 695 950
Total Price $33,635 $39,165
Total Invoice $30,840 $37,183

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year20092018
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$33,635$39,165
Adjustments for Features0-5,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,635$33,535
Total Invoice$30,840$37,183
Adjustments for Features0-5,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,840$31,838

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
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$150 
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,570$10,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,345

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in185.0 in
Width70.1 in74.0 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,898 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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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