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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: $37,670

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,019

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $33,100
Base Invoice $33,675 $31,164
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Rear bumper protector 98 50
Cargo net 68 50
All-weather floor mats 81 140
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Technology Package   2,900
AWD   1,750
Cargo tray   100
Floor mats   135
Cargo cover   150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Rear bumper protector 63 41
Cargo net 44 41
All-weather floor mats 52 112
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Technology Package   2,639
AWD   1,626
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   107
Cargo cover   121
Options (change) 665 5,275
Options (change) 429 4,767
Destination 915 855
Total Price $37,670 $39,230
Total Invoice $35,019 $36,786

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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: $3,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,147
Model Year20182013
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$37,670$39,230
Adjustments for Features-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,185$39,230
Total Invoice$35,019$36,786
Adjustments for Features-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,639$36,786

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20182013
ModelForesterSanta Fe
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,860$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested80029%
Total Not Requested192571%

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