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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: $25,930

Hyundai Elantra N Line   
Difference: $4,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212008
ModelElantraForester
TrimN Line2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $27,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 183
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 46
Cargo tray 105 75
7-speed automated manual 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 239 119
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 30
Cargo tray 84 46
7-speed automated manual 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226  
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 825 1,836
Options (change) 690 1,494
Destination 1,005 645
Total Price $25,930 $30,376

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra N Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,626
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,797
Model Year20212008
ModelElantraForester
TrimN Line2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS7A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$25,930$30,376
Adjustments for Features0-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,930$29,556

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212008
ModelElantraForester
TrimN Line2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height 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$5,775$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-763

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212008
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in99.4 in
Length184.1 in176.6 in
Width71.9 in68.3 in
Height55.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,020 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.257.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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