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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: $26,515

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $11,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,274

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $9,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelElantraForester
TrimSport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,800 $36,090
Base Invoice $20,906 $33,675
Premium Package 2,250  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 105  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Remote start   455
Premium Package 2,048  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 44
Cargo tray 84  
7-speed automated manual 1,034  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Remote start   341
Options (change) 3,880 941
Options (change) 3,533 655
Destination 835 915
Total Price $26,515 $37,946
Total Invoice $25,274 $35,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,996
Model Year20182018
ModelElantraForester
TrimSport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS7CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,515$37,946
Adjustments for Features0-7,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,515$30,436
Total Invoice$25,274$35,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,274$28,270

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelElantraForester
TrimSport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$11,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,975

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length179.9 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.474.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested137567%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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