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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: $21,240

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $9,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,272

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $8,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelElantra TouringForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,495 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $18,687 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Floor mats 95      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Cargo tray 70      
Cargo net 50 90 90 90
Rear bumper protector 40 95 95 95
Roof rack crossbars 195 199 199 199
Rear spoiler 195      
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Floor mats 76      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Cargo tray 57      
Cargo net 41 58 58 58
Rear bumper protector 32 61 61 61
Roof rack crossbars 156 117 117 117
Rear spoiler 156      
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 970 566 566 566
Options (change) 810 354 354 354
Destination 775 875 875 875
Total Price $21,240 $30,636 $32,736 $35,736
Total Invoice $20,272 $28,550 $30,472 $33,257

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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: $3,286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,558
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelElantra TouringForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$21,240$30,636$32,736$35,736
Adjustments for Features0-6,100-8,210-8,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,240$24,536$24,526$27,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,800
Total Invoice$20,272$28,550$30,472$33,257
Adjustments for Features0-5,685-7,642-7,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,272$22,865$22,830$25,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$35$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelElantra TouringForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,050$7,150$9,260$9,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,100$8,210$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,685-7,642-7,827

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelElantra TouringForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length176.2 in180.9 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height59.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,938 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.3 ft374.7 ft3

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