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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: $33,434

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,286

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,885

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $27,950
Base Invoice $27,992 $26,536
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo net 48 50
Rear bumper protector 78 50
All-weather floor mats 69 115
Cargo cover 166 150
Remote start 432 350
Universal garage door opener 93  
Leather and Premium Package   2,450
Technology Package   2,900
Floor mats   100
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo net 31 41
Rear bumper protector 51 41
All-weather floor mats 39 92
Cargo cover 108 121
Remote start 324 316
Universal garage door opener 61  
Leather and Premium Package   2,230
Technology Package   2,639
Floor mats   80
AWD   1,646
Options (change) 2,764 7,915
Options (change) 2,118 7,206
Destination 775 855
Total Price $33,434 $36,720
Total Invoice $30,885 $34,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,096
Model Year20122013
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4264hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$33,434$36,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,434$35,005
Total Invoice$30,885$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-1,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,885$32,981

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20122013
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0T
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
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
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 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
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 
Heated second row seats $200
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 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$5,235$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,616

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20122013
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in184.6 in
Width70.1 in74.0 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,706 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Leather and Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested62526%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested202574%

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