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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: $6,206

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelElantraForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,845 $23,495 $27,995 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $17,113 $22,176 $26,232 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Sunroof 1,150          
Floor mats 85          
Bluetooth cell phone link 325          
Cargo tray 70 75 75      
Rear spoiler 375          
All Weather Package   500        
CVT   1,500        
Fog lights   381 381      
Sunroof 1,047          
Floor mats 68          
Bluetooth cell phone link 292          
Cargo tray 57 46 46      
Rear spoiler 338          
All Weather Package   417        
CVT   1,371        
Fog lights   285 285      
Options (change) 2,005 2,456 456 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,802 2,119 331 0 0 0
Destination 720 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $20,570 $26,776 $29,276 $28,820 $30,820 $33,820
Total Invoice $19,635 $25,120 $27,388 $27,047 $28,876 $31,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,856
Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelElantraForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVTCVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$20,570$26,776$29,276$28,820$30,820$33,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,545-4,420-5,920-7,070-7,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,570$23,231$24,856$22,900$23,750$26,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$331$1,956$0$850$3,650
Total Invoice$19,635$25,120$27,388$27,047$28,876$31,661
Adjustments for Features0-3,326-4,135-5,556-6,624-6,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,635$21,794$23,253$21,491$22,252$24,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$303$1,762$0$761$3,364

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelElantraForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
CVT $1000 $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$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$175
Wiper de-icer $25 $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio$200   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,675$6,220$7,095$8,595$9,745$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,545$4,420$5,920$7,070$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,326-4,135-5,556-6,624-6,806

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102014
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length177.4 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.274.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
CVT0No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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