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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: $30,311

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $11,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelGenesisGenesisForesterForester
Trim3.84.62.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,000 $43,000 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $30,954 $39,824 $26,094 $27,992
Technology Package 8,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Technology Package 7,280      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Navigation system     888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Options (change) 8,000 0 1,641 1,641
Options (change) 7,280 0 1,341 1,341
Destination 850 850 775 775
Total Price $41,850 $43,850 $30,311 $32,311
Total Invoice $39,084 $40,674 $28,210 $30,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,099
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelGenesisGenesisForesterForester
Trim3.84.62.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)528, 17528, 17?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,850$43,850$30,311$32,311
Adjustments for Features-830-1,0300-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,020$42,820$30,311$31,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0$1,625
Total Invoice$39,084$40,674$28,210$30,108
Adjustments for Features-775-9550-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,309$39,719$28,210$29,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0$1,549

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelGenesisGenesisForesterForester
Trim3.84.62.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather accent trim$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,815$7,015$5,985$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$1,030$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-775-9550-349

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelGenesisForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in103.0 in
Length195.9 in179.5 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.968.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
235/50VR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested262544%
Total Not Requested339056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X 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%

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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