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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: $4,498

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $4,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelSonataForester
TrimLX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,895 $28,195
Base Invoice $20,961 $26,409
Package 3 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
Bodyside moldings   238
Package 3 1,278  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
Bodyside moldings   155
Options (change) 1,400 503
Options (change) 1,278 328
Destination 600 695
Total Price $24,895 $29,393
Total Invoice $22,839 $27,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,494
Model Year20062009
ModelSonataForester
TrimLX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,895$29,393
Adjustments for Features0-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$26,073
Total Invoice$22,839$27,432
Adjustments for Features0-3,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,839$24,333

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelSonataForester
TrimLX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,175$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,099

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelSonataForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in103.0 in
Length188.9 in179.5 in
Width72.1 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.368.3 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%

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