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Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $4,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $5,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelSonataForester
TrimLX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,961 $26,116
Package 3 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Package 3 1,278  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 1,400 1,270
Options (change) 1,278 1,084
Destination 600 645
Total Price $24,895 $29,810
Total Invoice $22,839 $27,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,956
Model Year20062008
ModelSonataForester
TrimLX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,895$29,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$27,615
Total Invoice$22,839$27,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,839$25,795

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelSonataForester
TrimLX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Total Value of Features$3,075$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,050

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelSonataForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in99.4 in
Length188.9 in176.6 in
Width72.1 in68.3 in
Height58.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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