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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty Review

Comparison Review


Comfort
The Hyundai Santa Fe offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Jeep Liberty, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Jeep Liberty.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Santa Fe as you will with the Jeep Liberty, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Hyundai Santa Fe is somewhat more expensive than the Jeep Liberty. Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. In this case, the Hyundai Santa Fe will cost less to deliver to the dealership than the Jeep Liberty.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a little wider than the Jeep Liberty, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Hyundai Santa Fe, which is slightly longer than the Jeep Liberty.

Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Hyundai Santa Fe transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Jeep Liberty.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has the same turning radius as the Jeep Liberty, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly the choice over the Jeep Liberty for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a little more horsepower than the Jeep Liberty.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Jeep Liberty. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Jeep Liberty.

Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Hyundai Santa Fe than that of the Jeep Liberty.

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2013 Hyundai
Santa Fe

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MSRP*: $24,700 - $34,850
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2012 Jeep
Liberty

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MSRP*: $23,395 - $28,995
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Cash Back Rebate: Up to $750 Up to $1,000
Low APR Loan: -- As low as 1.79%
Lease Incentive: As low as 3.10% As low as 1.99%
City MPG: 18 - 21 15 - 16
Highway MPG: 24 - 29 21 - 22
Engine(s): Inline-4, V-6 V-6
Seating Capacity: 5 - 7 5 - 5
Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles 3 years/36,000 miles
Overall Safety Rating
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Frontal Crash Rating
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Side Crash Rating
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Invoice*: $23,728 - $32,790 $22,722 - $27,960

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