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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: $3,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,248

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $3,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $32,995
Base Invoice $25,465 $30,836
Navigation Package 2,100  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 50 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Navigation Package 1,911  
Floor mats 81  
Cargo net 41 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Options (change) 2,250 395
Options (change) 2,033 255
Destination 750 825
Total Price $30,245 $34,215
Total Invoice $28,248 $31,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $301
Model Year20112014
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,245$34,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,245$30,605
Total Invoice$28,248$31,916
Adjustments for Features0-3,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,248$28,549

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112014
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,650$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,367

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112014
ModelSonataForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length189.8 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.474.7 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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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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