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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: $30,284

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,331

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,985

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $26,645
Base Invoice $26,005 $25,030
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 50
Class II trailer hitch 295 350
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
Floor mats   125
3.5L V6   1,950
AWD   1,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 41
Class II trailer hitch 192 316
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 728  
Floor mats   100
3.5L V6   1,814
AWD   1,581
Options (change) 1,764 4,175
Options (change) 1,355 3,852
Destination 625 795
Total Price $30,284 $31,615
Total Invoice $27,985 $29,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $874
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $378
Model Year20062010
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4276hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-18
Total Price$30,284$31,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,284$29,410
Total Invoice$27,985$29,677
Adjustments for Features0-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,985$27,607

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20062010
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,045$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,070

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20062010
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in184.1 in
Width68.3 in74.4 in
Height65.0 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft378.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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