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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: $19,725

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,822

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $6,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelElantraForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,570 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $15,909 $24,330 $26,409
Sunroof 1,150    
Floor mats 85    
Cargo tray 70   75
Rear spoiler 375 367  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Satellite radio   453 453
Sunroof 1,047    
Floor mats 68    
Cargo tray 57   46
Rear spoiler 338 275  
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 2,480 820 528
Options (change) 2,238 615 386
Destination 675 695 695
Total Price $19,725 $27,510 $29,418
Total Invoice $18,822 $25,640 $27,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,302
Model Year200820092009
ModelElantraForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$19,725$27,510$29,418
Adjustments for Features0-4,845-5,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,725$22,665$24,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,633
Total Invoice$18,822$25,640$27,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,516-4,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,822$21,124$22,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,582

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820092009
ModelElantraForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,475$6,320$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,845$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,516-4,784

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length177.4 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.268.3 ft3

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