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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: $30,245

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,871

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,248

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,465 $28,084
Navigation Package 2,100  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 50 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Navigation Package 1,911  
Floor mats 81  
Cargo net 41 31
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 2,250 1,326
Options (change) 2,033 1,100
Destination 750 795
Total Price $30,245 $32,116
Total Invoice $28,248 $29,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $889
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $845
Model Year20112013
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,245$32,116
Adjustments for Features0-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,245$29,356
Total Invoice$28,248$29,979
Adjustments for Features0-2,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,248$27,403

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
HD radio $50
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,000$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,576

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelSonataForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.0 in
Length189.8 in169.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.468.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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