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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: $6,536

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $5,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016201620162016
ModelElantraForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,845 $25,295 $29,195 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $17,113 $23,848 $27,332 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Sunroof 1,150          
Floor mats 85          
Bluetooth cell phone link 325          
Cargo tray 70 75 75      
Rear spoiler 375          
All Weather Package   500        
Fog lights   386 386      
Sunroof 1,047          
Floor mats 68          
Bluetooth cell phone link 292          
Cargo tray 57 46 46      
Rear spoiler 338          
All Weather Package   417        
Fog lights   289 289      
Options (change) 2,005 961 461 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,802 752 335 0 0 0
Destination 720 850 850 850 850 850
Total Price $20,570 $27,106 $30,506 $29,645 $31,645 $34,645
Total Invoice $19,635 $25,450 $28,517 $27,805 $29,635 $32,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,219
Model Year201020162016201620162016
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
TransmissionA4M6CVT-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)205/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$20,570$27,106$30,506$29,645$31,645$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,120-5,095-6,345-7,305-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,570$23,986$25,411$23,300$24,340$27,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$686$2,111$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$19,635$25,450$28,517$27,805$29,635$32,419
Adjustments for Features0-2,929-4,763-5,951-6,841-7,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,635$22,521$23,754$21,854$22,794$25,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$1,900$0$940$3,542

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020162016201620162016
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     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
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$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$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $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
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,250$5,370$7,345$8,595$9,555$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,120$5,095$6,345$7,305$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,929-4,763-5,951-6,841-7,023

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
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

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

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