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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: $32,899

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,491

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $27,275
Base Invoice $27,992 $25,630
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo net 48 50
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Class II trailer hitch 468 350
Universal garage door opener 93  
Premium Package   2,050
Cargo tray   115
Floor mats   125
3.5L V6   1,950
AWD   1,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo net 31 41
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Class II trailer hitch 351 316
Universal garage door opener 61  
Premium Package   1,907
Cargo tray   92
Floor mats   100
3.5L V6   1,814
AWD   1,581
Options (change) 2,229 6,340
Options (change) 1,724 5,851
Destination 775 825
Total Price $32,899 $34,440
Total Invoice $30,491 $32,306

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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: $1,286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,576
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4276hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$32,899$34,440
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,899$34,185
Total Invoice$30,491$32,306
Adjustments for Features0-239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,491$32,067

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$5,045$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-239

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122012
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.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft378.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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