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Hyundai Elantra GT vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra GT vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,470

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $4,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,086

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $4,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelElantra GTForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,800 $29,895
Base Invoice $18,121 $27,992
Tech and Style Packages 5,925  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 185
Roof rack 295  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Rear bumper protector 70 78
Cargo tray 95  
Cargo net 50 48
Floor mats 125  
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Roof rack crossbars   195
Tech and Style Packages 5,392  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248 120
Roof rack 266  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Rear bumper protector 57 51
Cargo tray 76  
Cargo net 41 31
Floor mats 100  
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 7,835 1,765
Options (change) 7,130 1,376
Destination 835 775
Total Price $27,470 $32,435
Total Invoice $26,086 $30,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra GT vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,016
Model Year20162012
ModelElantra GTForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,470$32,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,470$31,315
Total Invoice$26,086$30,143
Adjustments for Features0-1,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,086$29,102

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra GT vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
ModelElantra GTForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,025$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,041

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra GT vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
ModelElantra GTForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length169.3 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Tech and Style Packages
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
App support0No
LED tail lights0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested335052%
Total Not Requested315048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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