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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster Price Comparison

Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Veloster Price Comparison:
Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Veloster Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Forester vs. Veloster Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Forester and Veloster will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Hyundai Veloster's price is $3,639 lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Forester vs. Veloster Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Hyundai Veloster, the Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited includes additional features worth $2735. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $2735 adjustment for the Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited's additional features, the Hyundai Veloster is $3,639 less than the Hyundai Veloster.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 2,662
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterVeloster
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers140, 6450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/40-18
Total Price29,69923,325
Adjustments for Features-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price26,96423,325
Total Invoice27,54022,342
Adjustments for Features-2,5360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice25,00422,342

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Invoice Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Price Comparison (MSRP): Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Hyundai Veloster
Difference: 6,374
Lowest Total Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
Difference: 5,198
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterVeloster
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Base Price25,99517,300
Base Invoice24,33016,699
iPod integration223 
Cargo cover166 
Rear spoiler367 
Satellite radio453 
Navigation system1,800 
Tech Package 2,000
Style Package 2,000
6-speed automated manual 1,250
iPod integration 0
Cargo cover 0
Rear spoiler 0
Satellite radio 0
Navigation system 0
Tech Package 1,840
Style Package 1,840
6-speed automated manual 1,188
Total options3,0095,250
Total options2,5154,868
Destination695775
Total Price29,69923,325
Total Invoice27,54022,342

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterVeloster
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side window (one side) $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control and Infotainment 
App support $125
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $400
Traffic + travel information $50
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Vinyl upholstery $0
Total Value of Features$7,660$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5360

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterVeloster
Body4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in
Length179.5 in
Width70.1 in
Height65.9 in
Curb Weight3,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft3

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Option Package Details

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear300No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio50No
Total Requested60037%
Total Not Requested102563%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Unique exterior trim0No
Vinyl upholstery0No
Metal pedals75No
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested82538%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Forester

Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I find the overall value exceptional compared to other makes given all that is offered with the vehicle.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Price very good for AWD.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 We bought a well equipped Forester X premium for 21,500, plus got discount financing from Subaru
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Incentive financing and rebates
2002 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Got it used with only 40000 miles on it for a song at a local dealer. Nice, clean vehicle.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Hyundai Veloster

Price of the Hyundai Veloster: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 3dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 The Veloster was about $1000 cheaper than the other cars I was looking at, and it came with more features. I wanted a unique car for $20,000 or less, and I got more than I had even hoped!

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