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

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Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,995

Hyundai Elantra Touring   
Difference: $4,811

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,131

Hyundai Elantra Touring   
Difference: $3,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelElantra TouringForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,800 $19,995 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $17,071 $18,938 $24,330 $26,409
Premium-Sport Package 1,500      
All Weather Package   400    
Premium Package   2,500    
Cargo cover   166 166 166
iPod integration   223 223 223
Satellite radio   453 453 453
Fog lights   374    
Premium-Sport Package 1,365      
All Weather Package   367    
Premium Package   2,258    
Cargo cover   108 108 108
iPod integration   145 145 145
Satellite radio   340 340 340
Fog lights   243    
Options (change) 1,500 4,116 842 842
Options (change) 1,365 3,461 593 593
Destination 695 695 695 695
Total Price $19,995 $24,806 $27,532 $29,732
Total Invoice $19,131 $23,094 $25,618 $27,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,827
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,174
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelElantra TouringForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 680, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$19,995$24,806$27,532$29,732
Adjustments for Features0-2,595-5,710-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,995$22,211$21,822$23,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$389$0$1,765
Total Invoice$19,131$23,094$25,618$27,697
Adjustments for Features0-2,416-5,313-5,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,131$20,678$20,305$21,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$373$0$1,668

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelElantra TouringForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration $100$100$100
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,650$4,245$7,360$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,595$5,710$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,416-5,313-5,724

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelElantra TouringForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length176.2 in179.5 in
Width69.5 in70.1 in
Height59.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,938 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Touring

Premium-Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
215/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested217582%

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