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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: $3,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,470 $27,395
3.3L V6 1,700  
Floor mats 85  
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 90 80
Sunroof 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
All Weather Package   500
Door sill trim plates   53
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Universal garage door opener   120
Fog lights   382
3.3L V6 1,572  
Floor mats 68  
Cargo net 41 44
Cargo tray 73 52
Sunroof 819  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
All Weather Package   417
Door sill trim plates   34
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Universal garage door opener   78
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 2,825 1,503
Options (change) 2,573 1,104
Destination 675 1,010
Total Price $25,970 $29,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,365
Model Year20082020
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine234hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$25,970$29,908
Adjustments for Features0-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,970$27,133

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-196

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082020
ModelSonataForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in105.1 in
Length188.9 in182.1 in
Width72.1 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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