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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: $19,715

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,921

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $3,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelElantra TouringForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,995 $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $18,201 $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Premium Package   1,500      
Satellite radio   445 445 445 445
Premium Package   1,338      
Satellite radio   334 334 334 334
Options (change) 0 1,945 445 445 445
Options (change) 0 1,672 334 334 334
Destination 720 645 645 645 645
Total Price $19,715 $23,785 $27,785 $28,085 $28,985
Total Invoice $18,921 $22,332 $25,909 $26,276 $27,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,397
Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelElantra TouringForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$19,715$23,785$27,785$28,085$28,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,145-4,135-1,970-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,715$21,640$23,650$26,115$25,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,010$4,475$4,075
Total Invoice$18,921$22,332$25,909$26,276$27,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,014-3,856-1,843-3,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,921$20,318$22,053$24,433$24,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735$4,115$3,720

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102008200820082008
ModelElantra TouringForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic  $800  
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50    
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Side curtain airbags$350    
Stability control$400    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Traction control$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo mat  $40  
Roof rack $300$300 $300
Roof rails$250  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop   $100$100
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass  $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Trip computer$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0    
Total Value of Features$3,375$5,520$7,510$5,345$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,145$4,135$1,970$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,014-3,856-1,843-3,057

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102008
ModelElantra TouringForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length176.2 in176.6 in
Width69.5 in68.3 in
Height59.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,938 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested97528%
Total Not Requested255072%

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