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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: $26,265

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $6,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,048

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $4,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelElantraForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,800 $28,495
Base Invoice $20,906 $26,707
Premium Package 2,250  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo tray 105 75
Cargo net 50 46
Floor mats 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   1,800
iPod integration   223
Universal garage door opener   82
Satellite radio   453
Remote start   432
Premium Package 2,048  
7-speed automated manual 1,034  
Cargo tray 84 46
Cargo net 41 30
Floor mats 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,501
iPod integration   145
Universal garage door opener   54
Satellite radio   340
Remote start   324
Options (change) 3,630 3,294
Options (change) 3,307 2,559
Destination 835 695
Total Price $26,265 $32,484
Total Invoice $25,048 $29,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,603
Model Year20182010
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$26,265$32,484
Adjustments for Features0-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,265$31,064
Total Invoice$25,048$29,961
Adjustments for Features0-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,048$28,651

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182010
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 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
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 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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$5,000$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,310

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182010
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?
Remote climate control25No
Remote start via app75Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested112555%
Total Not Requested92545%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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