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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: $12,912

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,761

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $12,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,215 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $14,074 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Package 2 1,100      
Floor mats 80      
Cargo net 40 90 90 90
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Package 2 1,023      
Floor mats 59      
Cargo net 35 58 58 58
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 1,220 272 272 272
Options (change) 1,117 176 176 176
Destination 570 850 850 850
Total Price $17,005 $29,917 $31,917 $34,917
Total Invoice $15,761 $27,981 $29,811 $32,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,051
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$17,005$29,917$31,917$34,917
Adjustments for Features0-7,665-8,625-8,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,005$22,252$23,292$26,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$15,761$27,981$29,811$32,595
Adjustments for Features0-7,169-8,056-8,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,761$20,812$21,755$24,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$943$3,545

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
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
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
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
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
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,275$8,940$9,900$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,665$8,625$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,169-8,056-8,238

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.7 in103.9 in
Length177.9 in180.9 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,785 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
37.0 ft374.7 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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