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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: $3,491

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,902

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $2,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelElantraForester
TrimLimited2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,595 $20,295
Base Invoice $19,727 $19,214
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 183
Floor mats 95  
Cargo net 50 46
Cargo tray 70 75
All Weather Package   400
Premium Package   2,500
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Fog lights   374
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226 119
Floor mats 76  
Cargo net 41 30
Cargo tray 57 46
All Weather Package   334
Premium Package   2,287
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Fog lights   243
Options (change) 465 4,336
Options (change) 400 3,598
Destination 775 695
Total Price $21,835 $25,326
Total Invoice $20,902 $23,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,471
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,658
Model Year20122010
ModelElantraForester
TrimLimited2.5 X
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$25,326
Adjustments for Features0-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,835$24,306
Total Invoice$20,902$23,507
Adjustments for Features0-947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,902$22,560

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
ModelElantraForester
TrimLimited2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
USB port$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 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$3,800$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-947

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested262585%

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