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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: $6,163

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,048

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $5,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelElantraForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,800 $29,895
Base Invoice $20,906 $27,992
Premium Package 2,250  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo tray 105  
Cargo net 50 48
Floor mats 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Remote start   432
Premium Package 2,048  
7-speed automated manual 1,034  
Cargo tray 84  
Cargo net 41 31
Floor mats 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Remote start   324
Options (change) 3,630 1,758
Options (change) 3,307 1,424
Destination 835 775
Total Price $26,265 $32,428
Total Invoice $25,048 $30,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,918
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,053
Model Year20182012
ModelElantraForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS7T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$26,265$32,428
Adjustments for Features0-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,265$30,183
Total Invoice$25,048$30,191
Adjustments for Features0-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,048$28,101

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
ModelElantraForester
TrimSport2.5 XT Touring
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,950$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,090

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
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 control125Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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