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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: $24,765

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $6,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,586

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $5,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelElantraForesterForester
TrimSport2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,250 $29,195 $33,795
Base Invoice $19,406 $27,332 $31,569
Tech Package 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 199 199
Floor mats 125    
Cargo tray 80 75  
Cargo net 50 90 90
Remote start 350 445 445
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Door sill trim plates   38 38
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Fog lights   386  
Tech Package 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248 129 129
Floor mats 100    
Cargo tray 64 46  
Cargo net 41 58 58
Remote start 316 333 333
6-speed shiftable automatic 938    
Door sill trim plates   24 24
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Fog lights   289  
Options (change) 3,680 1,309 848
Options (change) 3,345 928 593
Destination 835 850 850
Total Price $24,765 $31,354 $35,493
Total Invoice $23,586 $29,110 $33,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,980
Model Year201620162016
ModelElantraForesterForester
TrimSport2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$24,765$31,354$35,493
Adjustments for Features0-2,740-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,765$28,614$30,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,729
Total Invoice$23,586$29,110$33,012
Adjustments for Features0-2,544-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,586$26,566$28,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,656

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162016
ModelElantraForesterForester
TrimSport2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small$5  
Navigation system$600  
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,480$6,220$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,544-4,790

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length179.1 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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 Sport

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92541%
Total Not Requested132559%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

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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