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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: $33,935

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,989

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $38,850 $39,550
Base Invoice $26,707 $36,894 $37,156
Navigation system 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
iPod integration 223    
Satellite radio 453    
Cargo net 46 50 50
Rear bumper protector 78 70 70
Cargo tray 75 100 100
All-weather floor mats 69 155 155
Cargo cover 166 190 190
Class II trailer hitch 468 350 350
Universal garage door opener 82    
Remote start 432    
AWD   1,750 1,750
Floor mats   150 150
Navigation system 1,501    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
iPod integration 145    
Satellite radio 340    
Cargo net 30 41 41
Rear bumper protector 51 57 57
Cargo tray 46 80 80
All-weather floor mats 39 124 124
Cargo cover 108 153 153
Class II trailer hitch 351 316 316
Universal garage door opener 54    
Remote start 324    
AWD   1,643 1,626
Floor mats   121 121
Options (change) 4,745 2,815 2,815
Options (change) 3,587 2,535 2,518
Destination 695 950 950
Total Price $33,935 $42,615 $43,315
Total Invoice $30,989 $40,379 $40,624

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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: $2,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,392
Model Year201020182018
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
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?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$33,935$42,615$43,315
Adjustments for Features0-6,330-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,935$36,285$36,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$30,989$40,379$40,624
Adjustments for Features0-5,998-5,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,989$34,381$34,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$306

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201020182018
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
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
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row $125$125
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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  
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 height 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$4,920$11,250$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,330$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,998-5,937

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20102018
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.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.9 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 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
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 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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