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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: $33,203

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,516

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $30,150 $34,250
Base Invoice $26,409 $28,725 $32,232
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Satellite radio 453    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
iPod integration 223    
Rear bumper protector 78 50 50
Cargo net 46 50 50
Cargo tray 75 100 100
All-weather floor mats 69 140 140
Cargo cover 166 150 150
Class II trailer hitch 468 350 350
Universal garage door opener 82    
Navigation system 1,800    
Ultimate Package   3,800  
Premium Package   3,750  
Floor mats   135 135
AWD   1,750 1,750
Ultimate Package     4,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Satellite radio 340    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
iPod integration 145    
Rear bumper protector 51 41 41
Cargo net 30 41 41
Cargo tray 46 80 80
All-weather floor mats 39 112 112
Cargo cover 108 121 121
Class II trailer hitch 351 316 316
Universal garage door opener 54    
Navigation system 1,650    
Ultimate Package   3,458  
Premium Package   3,413  
Floor mats   107 107
AWD   1,643 1,626
Ultimate Package     4,232
Options (change) 4,313 10,275 7,375
Options (change) 3,412 9,332 6,676
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $33,203 $41,320 $42,520
Total Invoice $30,516 $38,952 $39,803

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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: $2,487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,129
Model Year200920152015
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$33,203$41,320$42,520
Adjustments for Features0-5,630-6,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,203$35,690$36,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450
Total Invoice$30,516$38,952$39,803
Adjustments for Features0-5,307-5,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,516$33,645$33,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$186

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year200920152015
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
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
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,020$10,650$11,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,630$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,307-5,972

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20092015
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in110.2 in
Length179.5 in193.1 in
Width70.1 in74.2 in
Height65.9 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.540.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft380.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60017%
Total Not Requested290083%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested150043%
Total Not Requested195057%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85018%
Total Not Requested380082%

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