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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: $4,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelElantraForester
TrimSportPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,250 $26,695
Tech Package 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 245
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 80 80
Remote start 350 455
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
All Weather Package   500
Door sill trim plates   53
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Universal garage door opener   120
Fog lights   382
Tech Package 1,638  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248 158
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 44
Cargo tray 64 52
Remote start 316 341
6-speed shiftable automatic 938  
All Weather Package   417
Door sill trim plates   34
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Universal garage door opener   78
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 3,680 1,958
Options (change) 3,345 1,445
Destination 835 975
Total Price $24,765 $29,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,339
Model Year20162019
ModelElantraForester
TrimSportPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$24,765$29,628
Adjustments for Features0-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,765$27,508

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelElantraForester
TrimSportPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Media drive, small$5 
Navigation system$600 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,655$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-173

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length179.1 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.876.1 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 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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