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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: $38,289

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,281

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,483

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.0XT TouringSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $30,400 $34,500
Base Invoice $33,675 $28,960 $32,465
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Rear bumper protector 98 50 50
Cargo net 68 50 50
All-weather floor mats 81 140 140
Class II trailer hitch 619 350 350
Universal garage door opener 120    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Premium Package   3,750  
Ultimate Package   3,800  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Cargo tray   100 100
Floor mats   135 135
Cargo cover   150 150
Ultimate Package     4,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Rear bumper protector 63 41 41
Cargo net 44 41 41
All-weather floor mats 52 112 112
Class II trailer hitch 464 316 316
Universal garage door opener 78    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Premium Package   3,413  
Ultimate Package   3,458  
AWD   1,643 1,625
Cargo tray   80 80
Floor mats   107 107
Cargo cover   121 121
Ultimate Package     4,232
Options (change) 1,284 10,275 7,375
Options (change) 893 9,332 6,675
Destination 915 895 895
Total Price $38,289 $41,570 $42,770
Total Invoice $35,483 $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: $3,816
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,200
Model Year201820162016
ModelForesterSanta FeSanta Fe
Trim2.0XT TouringSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 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$38,289$41,570$42,770
Adjustments for Features-5350-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,754$41,570$42,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450
Total Invoice$35,483$39,187$40,035
Adjustments for Features-4960-702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,987$39,187$39,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$146

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201820162016
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 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
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  
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$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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
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$8,310$7,775$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-4960-702

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20182016
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 SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested255074%
Total Not Requested90026%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Dimension, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested135039%
Total Not Requested215061%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested185040%
Total Not Requested280060%

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