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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: $9,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212017
ModelElantraForester
TrimN Line2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $34,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 199
Floor mats 125  
Cargo tray 105  
Cargo net 50 90
7-speed automated manual 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 239 129
Floor mats 100  
Cargo tray 84  
Cargo net 41 58
7-speed automated manual 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226  
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 825 403
Options (change) 690 260
Destination 1,005 875
Total Price $25,930 $35,573

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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: $3,683
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,912
Model Year20212017
ModelElantraForester
TrimN Line2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS7CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,930$35,573
Adjustments for Features0-5,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,930$29,613

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212017
ModelElantraForester
TrimN Line2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
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$3,450$9,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,556

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212017
ModelElantraForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length184.1 in180.9 in
Width71.9 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,020 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.274.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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