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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: $20,105

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,768

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,190

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $6,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelElantraForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,020 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,334 $25,001 $26,005
Sunroof 1,150    
Floor mats 85    
Rear spoiler 375 353 353
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 1,047    
Floor mats 68    
Rear spoiler 338 230 230
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Options (change) 2,410 353 353
Options (change) 2,181 230 230
Destination 675 625 625
Total Price $20,105 $27,873 $28,873
Total Invoice $19,190 $25,856 $26,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,517
Model Year200920062006
ModelElantraForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$20,105$27,873$28,873
Adjustments for Features0-3,395-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,105$24,478$26,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025
Total Invoice$19,190$25,856$26,860
Adjustments for Features0-3,149-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,190$22,707$24,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,948

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920062006
ModelElantraForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
4-speed automatic $800 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$3,125$6,520$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,395$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,149-2,205

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length177.4 in176.6 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.257.7 ft3

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