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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: $20,050

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $10,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,114

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $9,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,570 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $15,909 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Sunroof 1,150      
Floor mats 85      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Cargo tray 70      
Rear spoiler 375      
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Sunroof 1,047      
Floor mats 68      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Cargo tray 57      
Rear spoiler 338      
Leather seating surfaces 728      
Options (change) 2,805 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,530 0 0 0
Destination 675 875 875 875
Total Price $20,050 $30,070 $32,170 $35,170
Total Invoice $19,114 $28,196 $30,118 $32,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,803
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i 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)172, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$20,050$30,070$32,170$35,170
Adjustments for Features0-6,650-8,760-8,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,050$23,420$23,410$26,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,800
Total Invoice$19,114$28,196$30,118$32,903
Adjustments for Features0-6,236-8,201-8,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,114$21,960$21,917$24,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$43$0$2,604

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i 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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
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   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
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
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$1,000$7,650$9,760$9,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,650$8,760$8,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,236-8,201-8,382

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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