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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: $23,935

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $7,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,813

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,595 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $19,727 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Technology Package 2,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 199 199 199
Floor mats 95      
Cargo tray 70      
Cargo net 50 90 90 90
Navigation system   1,350    
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Technology Package 1,911      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226 129 129 129
Floor mats 76      
Cargo tray 57      
Cargo net 41 58 58 58
Navigation system   1,156    
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Options (change) 2,565 1,715 365 365
Options (change) 2,311 1,392 236 236
Destination 775 875 875 875
Total Price $23,935 $31,785 $32,535 $35,535
Total Invoice $22,813 $29,588 $30,354 $33,139

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,537
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine148hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$23,935$31,785$32,535$35,535
Adjustments for Features0-5,050-6,435-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,935$26,735$26,100$28,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$22,813$29,588$30,354$33,139
Adjustments for Features0-4,701-6,004-6,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,813$24,887$24,350$26,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$537$0$2,601

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelElantraForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,250$8,300$9,685$9,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,050$6,435$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,701-6,004-6,188

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.874.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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