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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: $18,880

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $10,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,893

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $16,047 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Sun and Sound Package 1,300      
Floor mats 85      
Sun and Sound Package 1,183      
Floor mats 63      
Options (change) 1,385 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,246 0 0 0
Destination 600 850 850 850
Total Price $18,880 $29,645 $31,645 $34,645
Total Invoice $17,893 $27,805 $29,635 $32,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,478
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)220, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$18,880$29,645$31,645$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-6,860-7,820-8,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,880$22,785$23,825$26,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$17,893$27,805$29,635$32,419
Adjustments for Features0-6,434-7,323-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,893$21,371$22,312$24,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$941$3,543

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2007201620162016
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
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
Rear wiper $175$175$175
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
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,425$8,285$9,245$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,860$7,820$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,434-7,323-7,505

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072016
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length177.4 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.274.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 220W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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