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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: $21,110

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,587

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,232

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelElantraForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,195 $24,295
Base Invoice $19,349 $22,870
Floor mats 95  
Cargo tray 70 75
Plus Package   100
All Weather Package   0
Satellite radio   432
5-speed manual   0
Floor mats 76  
Cargo tray 57 46
Plus Package   99
All Weather Package   0
Satellite radio   324
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 165 607
Options (change) 133 469
Destination 750 795
Total Price $21,110 $25,697
Total Invoice $20,232 $24,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,709
Model Year20112013
ModelElantraForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine148hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,110$25,697
Adjustments for Features0-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,110$24,427
Total Invoice$20,232$24,134
Adjustments for Features0-1,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,232$22,941

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelElantraForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,193

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length178.3 in169.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.868.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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