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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: $32,313

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,900

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $28,845
Base Invoice $26,409 $27,076
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Satellite radio 453  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Cargo net 46 50
Cargo tray 75 115
Class II trailer hitch 468 350
Universal garage door opener 82  
Navigation system 1,800 1,750
Floor mats   125
AWD   1,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Satellite radio 340  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Cargo net 30 41
Cargo tray 46 92
Class II trailer hitch 351 316
Universal garage door opener 54  
Navigation system 1,650 1,628
Floor mats   100
AWD   1,581
Options (change) 3,423 4,090
Options (change) 2,796 3,758
Destination 695 750
Total Price $32,313 $33,685
Total Invoice $29,900 $31,584

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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: $1,117
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,445
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4242hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$32,313$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,313$33,430
Total Invoice$29,900$31,584
Adjustments for Features0-239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,900$31,345

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Total Value of Features$4,695$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-239

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in184.1 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height65.9 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.534.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%

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