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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,925

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,941

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.0XT TouringSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $38,850 $39,550
Base Invoice $33,675 $36,894 $37,156
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Cargo net 68 50 50
Rear bumper protector 98 70 70
All-weather floor mats 81 155 155
Roof rack crossbars 181 250 250
Class II trailer hitch 619 350 350
Universal garage door opener 120    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Remote start 455    
AWD   1,750 1,750
Tech Package   2,100 2,100
Cargo tray   100 100
Floor mats   150 150
Cargo cover   190 190
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Cargo net 44 41 41
Rear bumper protector 63 57 57
All-weather floor mats 52 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 117 226 226
Class II trailer hitch 464 316 316
Universal garage door opener 78    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Remote start 341    
AWD   1,643 1,626
Tech Package   1,911 1,911
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   121 121
Cargo cover   153 153
Options (change) 1,920 5,165 5,165
Options (change) 1,351 4,672 4,655
Destination 915 950 950
Total Price $38,925 $44,965 $45,665
Total Invoice $35,941 $42,516 $42,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,055
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.0XT TouringSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$38,925$44,965$45,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,665-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,925$42,300$43,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$35,941$42,516$42,761
Adjustments for Features0-2,520-2,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,941$39,996$40,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$269

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.0XT TouringSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Backup collision intervention$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,460$10,125$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,665$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,520-2,496

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in193.1 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height66.4 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.440.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft380.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested170071%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested170071%
Total Not Requested70029%

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