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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: $20,570

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelElantraForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,845 $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $17,113 $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Sunroof 1,150        
Floor mats 85        
Cargo tray 70 75      
Rear spoiler 375 368 368 368  
Bluetooth cell phone link 325        
All Weather Package   500      
Fog lights   374      
Satellite radio   432 432 432 432
Sunroof 1,047        
Floor mats 68        
Cargo tray 57 46      
Rear spoiler 338 276 276 276  
Bluetooth cell phone link 292        
All Weather Package   417      
Fog lights   243      
Satellite radio   324 324 324 324
Options (change) 2,005 1,749 800 800 432
Options (change) 1,802 1,306 600 600 324
Destination 720 775 775 775 775
Total Price $20,570 $25,819 $28,170 $29,470 $31,102
Total Invoice $19,635 $24,041 $26,280 $27,469 $29,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,083
Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelElantraForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 680, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,570$25,819$28,170$29,470$31,102
Adjustments for Features0-2,495-4,720-5,620-5,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,570$23,324$23,450$23,850$25,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$126$526$1,983
Total Invoice$19,635$24,041$26,280$27,469$29,091
Adjustments for Features0-2,323-4,403-5,238-5,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,635$21,718$21,877$22,231$23,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$159$513$1,953

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelElantraForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,050$4,545$6,770$7,670$7,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,495$4,720$5,620$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,323-4,403-5,238-5,420

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
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 Premium

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

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