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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: $11,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,760

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $38,850 $39,550
Base Invoice $26,116 $36,894 $37,156
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
Cargo net 46 50 50
Rear bumper protector 72 70 70
Cargo tray 75 100 100
All-weather floor mats 55 155 155
Class II trailer hitch 299 350 350
Universal garage door opener 87    
AWD   1,750 1,750
Floor mats   150 150
Cargo cover   190 190
Roof rack crossbars   250 250
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
Cargo net 30 41 41
Rear bumper protector 47 57 57
Cargo tray 46 80 80
All-weather floor mats 33 124 124
Class II trailer hitch 195 316 316
Universal garage door opener 56    
AWD   1,643 1,626
Floor mats   121 121
Cargo cover   153 153
Roof rack crossbars   226 226
Options (change) 2,615 3,065 3,065
Options (change) 1,999 2,761 2,744
Destination 645 950 950
Total Price $31,155 $42,865 $43,565
Total Invoice $28,760 $40,605 $40,850

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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: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,025
Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
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?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$31,155$42,865$43,565
Adjustments for Features0-8,255-8,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,155$34,610$35,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$28,760$40,605$40,850
Adjustments for Features0-7,820-7,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,760$32,785$33,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$324

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row $125$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  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,145$13,400$13,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,255$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,820-7,741

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082018
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.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 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 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 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
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 Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested2520%
Total Not Requested10080%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested2520%
Total Not Requested10080%

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