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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: $20,245

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,343

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,845 $19,995 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $17,113 $18,938 $24,330 $26,409
Sunroof 1,150      
Floor mats 85      
Cargo tray 70 75   75
Rear spoiler 375 367 367  
All Weather Package   400    
Premium Package   2,500    
iPod integration   223 223 223
Satellite radio   453 453 453
Fog lights   374    
Sunroof 1,047      
Floor mats 68      
Cargo tray 57 46   46
Rear spoiler 338 275 275  
All Weather Package   367    
Premium Package   2,258    
iPod integration   145 145 145
Satellite radio   340 340 340
Fog lights   243    
Options (change) 1,680 4,392 1,043 751
Options (change) 1,510 3,674 760 531
Destination 720 695 695 695
Total Price $20,245 $25,082 $27,733 $29,641
Total Invoice $19,343 $23,307 $25,785 $27,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,468
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,775
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4M5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 680, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,245$25,082$27,733$29,641
Adjustments for Features0-1,945-5,020-5,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,245$23,137$22,713$24,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$424$0$1,633
Total Invoice$19,343$23,307$25,785$27,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,807-4,667-4,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,343$21,500$21,118$22,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$382$0$1,580

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010200920092009
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration $100$100$100
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$2,450$4,395$7,470$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,945$5,020$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,807-4,667-4,937

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested217582%

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