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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: $12,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $11,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelSonataForester
TrimLX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,895 $36,090
Base Invoice $20,961 $33,675
Package 3 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Universal garage door opener   120
Package 3 1,278  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 1,400 365
Options (change) 1,278 236
Destination 600 915
Total Price $24,895 $37,370
Total Invoice $22,839 $34,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,365
Model Year20062018
ModelSonataForester
TrimLX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$24,895$37,370
Adjustments for Features0-10,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$27,045
Total Invoice$22,839$34,826
Adjustments for Features0-9,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,839$25,204

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062018
ModelSonataForester
TrimLX2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,500$12,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,622

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062018
ModelSonataForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in103.9 in
Length188.9 in180.9 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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