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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: $6,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $6,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelSonataForester
TrimLX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $20,961 $27,992
Package 3 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Package 3 1,278  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 1,400 518
Options (change) 1,278 337
Destination 600 775
Total Price $24,895 $31,188
Total Invoice $22,839 $29,104

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,500
Model Year20062012
ModelSonataForester
TrimLX2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,895$31,188
Adjustments for Features0-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$27,153
Total Invoice$22,839$29,104
Adjustments for Features0-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,839$25,339

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelSonataForester
TrimLX2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$2,500$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,765

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
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-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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