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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: $26,260

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $5,492

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $4,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelElantraForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,650 $28,195
Base Invoice $20,765 $26,409
Premium Package 2,400  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo tray 100 75
Cargo net 50 46
Floor mats 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Universal garage door opener   82
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 2,184  
7-speed automated manual 1,034  
Cargo tray 80 46
Cargo net 41 30
Floor mats 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Universal garage door opener   54
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 3,775 2,862
Options (change) 3,439 2,384
Destination 835 695
Total Price $26,260 $31,752
Total Invoice $25,039 $29,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,316
Model Year20172009
ModelElantraForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS7T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$26,260$31,752
Adjustments for Features0-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,260$30,532
Total Invoice$25,039$29,488
Adjustments for Features0-1,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,039$28,355

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelElantraForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,050$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,133

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length179.9 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.468.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Text dictation50No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested195061%
Total Not Requested125039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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