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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: $18,730

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $10,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072020
ModelElantraElantraForester
TrimSELimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $15,895 $16,895 $27,395
Sunroof 1,150    
Floor mats 85 85  
4-speed automatic 1,000 1,000  
Sun and Sound Package   1,300  
All Weather Package     500
Fog lights     382
Sunroof 1,047    
Floor mats 63 63  
4-speed automatic 945 935  
Sun and Sound Package   1,183  
All Weather Package     417
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 2,235 2,385 882
Options (change) 2,055 2,181 703
Destination 600 600 1,010
Total Price $18,730 $19,880 $29,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,335
Model Year200720072020
ModelElantraElantraForester
TrimSELimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4138hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG28/36 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6220, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/60-17
Total Price$18,730$19,880$29,287
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,730$18,730$24,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720072020
ModelElantraElantraForester
TrimSELimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$3,225$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,089-309

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072020
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length177.4 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,747 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.276.1 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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