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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: $25,970

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $9,603

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,283

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $8,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,470 $34,295
Base Invoice $21,035 $32,028
3.3L V6 1,700  
Floor mats 85  
Cargo tray 90  
Cargo net 50 90
Sunroof 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
3.3L V6 1,572  
Floor mats 68  
Cargo tray 73  
Cargo net 41 58
Sunroof 819  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 2,825 403
Options (change) 2,573 260
Destination 675 875
Total Price $25,970 $35,573
Total Invoice $24,283 $33,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,042
Model Year20082017
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine234hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$25,970$35,573
Adjustments for Features0-7,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,970$28,238
Total Invoice$24,283$33,163
Adjustments for Features0-6,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,283$26,325

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$2,350$9,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,838

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
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.3,624 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
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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