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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: $35,031

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,834

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT TouringSE UltimateLimited Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $38,850 $39,550
Base Invoice $28,084 $36,894 $37,156
Rugged Package 887    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Cargo net 48 50 50
All-weather floor mats 69 155 155
Cargo cover 166 190 190
Class II trailer hitch 468 350 350
Universal garage door opener 93    
Navigation system 1,600    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Remote start 432    
AWD   1,750 1,750
Rear bumper protector   70 70
Cargo tray   100 100
Floor mats   150 150
Roof rack crossbars   250 250
Rugged Package 608    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Cargo net 31 41 41
All-weather floor mats 39 124 124
Cargo cover 108 153 153
Class II trailer hitch 351 316 316
Universal garage door opener 61    
Navigation system 1,335    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Remote start 324    
AWD   1,643 1,626
Rear bumper protector   57 57
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   121 121
Roof rack crossbars   226 226
Options (change) 4,311 3,065 3,065
Options (change) 3,249 2,761 2,744
Destination 725 950 950
Total Price $35,031 $42,865 $43,565
Total Invoice $32,058 $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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,404
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,403
Model Year201120182018
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT TouringSE 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$35,031$42,865$43,565
Adjustments for Features0-5,430-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,031$37,435$38,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$32,058$40,605$40,850
Adjustments for Features0-5,144-5,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,058$35,461$35,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$297

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201120182018
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT TouringSE 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
Rearview camera$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 
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
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  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,570$11,000$11,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,430$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,144-5,092

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20112018
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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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