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Hyundai Genesis vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Genesis vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,173

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelGenesisGenesisForesterForester
Trim3.84.62.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,250 $37,250 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,243 $34,521 $24,930 $26,116
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 0 0 487 715
Options (change) 0 0 362 509
Destination 750 750 645 645
Total Price $33,000 $38,000 $27,827 $29,255
Total Invoice $30,993 $35,271 $25,937 $27,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,440
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelGenesisGenesisForesterForester
Trim3.84.62.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6375hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 14120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$33,000$38,000$27,827$29,255
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-1,485-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,000$34,875$26,342$28,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0$2,068
Total Invoice$30,993$35,271$25,937$27,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,901-1,384-788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,993$32,370$24,553$26,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,377$0$1,929

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelGenesisGenesisForesterForester
Trim3.84.62.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Sunroof $900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Surround sound $250  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather accent trim $300  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,700$7,825$6,185$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125$1,485$845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,901-1,384-788

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelGenesisForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in99.4 in
Length195.9 in176.6 in
Width73.4 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.957.7 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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