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Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,075

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $10,664

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,814

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $10,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelElantraForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,215 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $14,074 $24,930 $26,116
Package 2 1,100    
Floor mats 80    
Cargo net 40 46 46
Cargo mat 70    
Rear spoiler   353 353
Package 2 1,023    
Floor mats 59    
Cargo net 35 30 30
Cargo mat 53    
Rear spoiler   230 230
Options (change) 1,290 399 399
Options (change) 1,170 260 260
Destination 570 645 645
Total Price $17,075 $27,739 $28,939
Total Invoice $15,814 $25,835 $27,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,839
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,527
Model Year200620082008
ModelElantraForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$17,075$27,739$28,939
Adjustments for Features0-4,825-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,075$22,914$25,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,165
Total Invoice$15,814$25,835$27,021
Adjustments for Features0-4,494-3,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,814$21,341$23,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,076

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620082008
ModelElantraForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
4-speed automatic $800 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,640$6,465$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,825$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,494-3,604

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.7 in99.4 in
Length177.9 in176.6 in
Width67.7 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		37.0 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested130093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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