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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: $35,592

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,978

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,911

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.0XT TouringSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $30,400 $34,500
Base Invoice $30,836 $28,960 $32,465
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Rear bumper protector 92 50 50
Cargo net 87 50 50
All-weather floor mats 72 140 140
Cargo cover 182 150 150
Class II trailer hitch 622 350 350
Universal garage door opener 74    
AC power outlet 409    
Door sill trim plates 36    
Premium Package   3,750  
Ultimate Package   3,800  
Cargo tray   100 100
Floor mats   135 135
AWD   1,750 1,750
Ultimate Package     4,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
Rear bumper protector 59 41 41
Cargo net 56 41 41
All-weather floor mats 46 112 112
Cargo cover 118 121 121
Class II trailer hitch 466 316 316
Universal garage door opener 48    
AC power outlet 306    
Door sill trim plates 23    
Premium Package   3,413  
Ultimate Package   3,458  
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   107 107
AWD   1,643 1,625
Ultimate Package     4,232
Options (change) 1,772 10,275 7,375
Options (change) 1,250 9,332 6,675
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $35,592 $41,570 $42,770
Total Invoice $32,911 $39,187 $40,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,073
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,595
Model Year201420162016
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.0XT TouringSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$35,592$41,570$42,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,905-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,592$37,665$38,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450
Total Invoice$32,911$39,187$40,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,681-4,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,911$35,506$35,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$172

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201420162016
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.0XT TouringSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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
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
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,920$8,825$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,681-4,357

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20142016
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in193.1 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height66.4 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.440.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft380.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested200058%
Total Not Requested145042%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested90026%
Total Not Requested260074%

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 outlet100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested90019%
Total Not Requested375081%

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