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Hyundai Equus vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Equus vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $32,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $30,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelEquusEquusForesterForester
TrimSignatureUltimate2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,000 $66,000 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $55,134 $61,644 $24,930 $26,116
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Cargo net     46 46
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Cargo net     30 30
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 0 0 533 761
Options (change) 0 0 392 539
Destination 900 900 645 645
Total Price $59,900 $66,900 $27,873 $29,301
Total Invoice $56,034 $62,544 $25,967 $27,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Equus vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,092
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,771
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelEquusEquusForesterForester
TrimSignatureUltimate2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine429hp V8429hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)608, 17608, 17120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$59,900$66,900$27,873$29,301
Adjustments for Features-10,575-13,825-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,325$53,075$27,233$29,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,750$0$2,068
Total Invoice$56,034$62,544$25,967$27,300
Adjustments for Features-9,892-12,925-5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,142$49,619$25,371$27,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,477$0$1,929

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Equus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelEquusEquusForesterForester
TrimSignatureUltimate2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power trunk closer $350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control$100$100  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Refrigerated storage compartment $250  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row high console $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000  
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system$600$600  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, right second row seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, right second row seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power legrest, right second row seat $500  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Total Value of Features$16,270$19,520$6,335$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,575$13,825$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,892-12,925-5960

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Equus vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelEquusForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.9 in99.4 in
Length203.1 in176.6 in
Width74.4 in68.3 in
Height58.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,450 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.757.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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