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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: $21,835

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,942

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,902

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelElantraForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,595 $23,295
Base Invoice $19,727 $21,960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 185
Floor mats 95  
Cargo net 50 48
Cargo tray 70 75
All Weather Package   500
Universal garage door opener   93
Fog lights   374
Satellite radio   432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226 120
Floor mats 76  
Cargo net 41 31
Cargo tray 57 46
All Weather Package   417
Universal garage door opener   61
Fog lights   243
Satellite radio   324
Options (change) 465 1,707
Options (change) 400 1,242
Destination 775 775
Total Price $21,835 $25,777
Total Invoice $20,902 $23,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,722
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,940
Model Year20122012
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$21,835$25,777
Adjustments for Features0-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,835$24,557
Total Invoice$20,902$23,977
Adjustments for Features0-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,902$22,842

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
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$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,135

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length178.3 in179.5 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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