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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: $31,155

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,760

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $30,400 $34,500
Base Invoice $26,116 $28,960 $32,465
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 275  
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
Rear bumper protector 72 50 50
Cargo net 46 50 50
Cargo tray 75 100 100
All-weather floor mats 55 140 140
Class II trailer hitch 299 350 350
Universal garage door opener 87    
Floor mats   135 135
Cargo cover   150 150
AWD   1,750 1,750
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 248  
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
Rear bumper protector 47 41 41
Cargo net 30 41 41
Cargo tray 46 80 80
All-weather floor mats 33 112 112
Class II trailer hitch 195 316 316
Universal garage door opener 56    
Floor mats   107 107
Cargo cover   121 121
AWD   1,643 1,625
Options (change) 2,615 3,000 2,725
Options (change) 1,999 2,709 2,443
Destination 645 895 895
Total Price $31,155 $34,295 $38,120
Total Invoice $28,760 $32,564 $35,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,422
Model Year200820162016
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$31,155$34,295$38,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,155$32,840$34,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175
Total Invoice$28,760$32,564$35,803
Adjustments for Features0-1,382-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,760$31,182$31,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$766

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year200820162016
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,820$8,275$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,382-3,855

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082016
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in110.2 in
Length176.6 in193.1 in
Width68.3 in74.2 in
Height65.0 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in41.3 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 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.040.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft380.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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