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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: $20,175

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,943

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,286

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007200720072007
ModelElantraForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,845 $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $17,113 $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116
Sunroof 1,150        
Floor mats 85        
Rear spoiler 375 353 353 353 353
Premium Package   2,500      
Satellite radio   445 445 445 445
Sunroof 1,047        
Floor mats 68        
Rear spoiler 338 230 230 230 230
Premium Package   2,256      
Satellite radio   334 334 334 334
Options (change) 1,610 3,298 798 798 798
Options (change) 1,453 2,820 564 564 564
Destination 720 625 625 625 625
Total Price $20,175 $25,118 $28,118 $27,418 $29,318
Total Invoice $19,286 $23,460 $26,119 $25,569 $27,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,198
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,544
Model Year20102007200720072007
ModelElantraForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,175$25,118$28,118$27,418$29,318
Adjustments for Features0-1,745-3,795-1,295-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,175$23,373$24,323$26,123$26,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950$2,750$3,175
Total Invoice$19,286$23,460$26,119$25,569$27,305
Adjustments for Features0-1,630-3,525-1,208-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,286$21,830$22,594$24,361$24,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$764$2,531$2,895

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102007200720072007
ModelElantraForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800  
5-speed manual $0 $0$0
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$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$75$75
Roof rack $300$300 $300
Roof rails   $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop   $100$100
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass  $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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$3,775$5,520$7,570$5,070$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,745$3,795$1,295$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,630-3,525-1,208-2,580

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102007
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested97528%
Total Not Requested255072%

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