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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: $24,390

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $7,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,283

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $6,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelElantraForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,700 $29,895
Base Invoice $20,766 $27,992
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 185
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 48
Cargo tray 80  
Remote start 350 432
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Universal garage door opener   93
Satellite radio   432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248 120
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 31
Cargo tray 64  
Remote start 316 324
6-speed shiftable automatic 938  
Universal garage door opener   61
Satellite radio   324
Options (change) 1,880 1,190
Options (change) 1,707 860
Destination 810 775
Total Price $24,390 $31,860
Total Invoice $23,283 $29,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,140
Model Year20142012
ModelElantraForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,390$31,860
Adjustments for Features0-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,390$28,415
Total Invoice$23,283$29,627
Adjustments for Features0-3,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,283$26,423

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelElantraForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,625$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,204

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length179.1 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,440 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 XT Touring

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

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