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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: $17,005

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $11,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,761

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $10,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,215 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $14,074 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Package 2 1,100      
Floor mats 80      
Cargo net 40 48 48 48
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Package 2 1,023      
Floor mats 59      
Cargo net 35 31 31 31
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Options (change) 1,220 822 822 454
Options (change) 1,117 571 571 295
Destination 570 795 795 795
Total Price $17,005 $28,612 $30,012 $31,244
Total Invoice $15,761 $26,672 $27,952 $29,174

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,397
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$17,005$28,612$30,012$31,244
Adjustments for Features0-5,915-6,815-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,005$22,697$23,197$24,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,632
Total Invoice$15,761$26,672$27,952$29,174
Adjustments for Features0-5,514-6,347-6,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,761$21,158$21,605$22,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$447$1,559

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,200$7,115$8,015$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,915$6,815$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,514-6,347-6,457

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.7 in103.0 in
Length177.9 in169.5 in
Width67.7 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
37.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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