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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: $27,050

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920212021
ModelSonataForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,550 $31,395 $34,895
Bluetooth cell phone link 325    
Floor mats 90    
Cargo net 50 68 68
Cargo tray 90    
Navigation system 1,250 1,350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Bluetooth cell phone link 292    
Floor mats 73    
Cargo net 41 44 44
Cargo tray 73    
Navigation system 1,137 1,156  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Options (change) 1,805 1,836 486
Options (change) 1,616 1,470 314
Destination 695 1,050 1,050
Total Price $27,050 $34,281 $36,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $296
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,246
Model Year200920212021
ModelSonataForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,050$34,281$36,431
Adjustments for Features0-5,025-9,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,050$29,256$27,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920212021
ModelSonataForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$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$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$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$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$2,625$7,650$11,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,025$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-369-340

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092021
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 Weight3,293 lb.3,450 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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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