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Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,250

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $9,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelElantraForester
TrimSEPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $16,570 $27,395
Sunroof 1,150  
Floor mats 85  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Cargo tray 70 80
Rear spoiler 375  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
All Weather Package   500
Fog lights   382
Sunroof 1,047  
Floor mats 68  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Cargo tray 57 52
Rear spoiler 338  
4-speed automatic 945  
All Weather Package   417
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 3,005 962
Options (change) 2,747 755
Destination 675 1,010
Total Price $20,250 $29,367

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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: $4,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,835
Model Year20082020
ModelElantraForester
TrimSEPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17
Total Price$20,250$29,367
Adjustments for Features0-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,250$24,892

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
ModelElantraForester
TrimSEPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$1,950$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-269

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
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
Subaru Forester Premium

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

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