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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: $34,385

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,620

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $31,250
Base Invoice $28,084 $29,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo net 48 50
Rear bumper protector 78 50
All-weather floor mats 69 115
Cargo cover 166 150
Class II trailer hitch 468 350
Remote start 432 350
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Ultimate Package   4,350
Cargo tray   100
Floor mats   110
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo net 31 41
Rear bumper protector 51 41
All-weather floor mats 39 92
Cargo cover 108 121
Class II trailer hitch 351 316
Remote start 324 316
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Ultimate Package   3,959
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   88
AWD   1,647
Options (change) 3,595 7,375
Options (change) 2,741 6,701
Destination 795 895
Total Price $34,385 $39,520
Total Invoice $31,620 $37,216

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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: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,919
Model Year20132016
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$34,385$39,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,385$35,615
Total Invoice$31,620$37,216
Adjustments for Features0-3,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,620$33,539

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20132016
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
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 
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 
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$4,445$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,677

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Model Year20132016
ModelForesterSanta Fe Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 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%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested145032%
Total Not Requested310068%

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