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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: $26,195

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $5,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,501

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForesterForesterForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $24,395
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $22,858
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Cargo net 68 68 68  
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 619 350
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Sunroof       850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Cargo net 44 44 44  
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 464 259
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Sunroof       784
Options (change) 1,052 1,052 1,052 1,200
Options (change) 744 744 744 1,043
Destination 915 915 915 600
Total Price $31,362 $35,057 $38,057 $26,195
Total Invoice $29,164 $32,546 $35,334 $24,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,146
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForesterForesterForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4200hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8218, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/70-16
Total Price$31,362$35,057$38,057$26,195
Adjustments for Features-5,115-9,900-10,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,247$25,157$27,857$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,164$32,546$35,334$24,501
Adjustments for Features-4,757-9,191-9,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,407$23,355$25,864$24,501
Cost Above Minimum$1,052$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForesterForesterForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,090$12,875$13,175$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,115$9,900$10,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,757-9,191-9,4700

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length180.9 in177.2 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height66.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft330.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft377.7 ft3

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