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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: $35,031

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,384

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0T Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $35,650
Base Invoice $28,084 $33,925
Rugged Package 887  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo net 48 50
All-weather floor mats 69 130
Cargo cover 166 190
Class II trailer hitch 468 350
Navigation system 1,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
AWD   1,550
Rear bumper protector   70
Cargo tray   100
Floor mats   125
Roof rack crossbars   250
Rugged Package 608  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo net 31 41
All-weather floor mats 39 104
Cargo cover 108 153
Class II trailer hitch 351 316
Navigation system 1,335  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
AWD   1,457
Rear bumper protector   57
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   100
Roof rack crossbars   226
Options (change) 4,311 2,815
Options (change) 3,249 2,534
Destination 725 950
Total Price $35,031 $39,415
Total Invoice $32,058 $37,409

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $246
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $957
Model Year20112018
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0T 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$35,031$39,415
Adjustments for Features0-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,031$34,785
Total Invoice$32,058$37,409
Adjustments for Features0-4,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,058$33,015

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20112018
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0T 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
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,720$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,394

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20112018
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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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