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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: $28,145

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,903

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,337

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $33,795
Base Invoice $25,465 $31,569
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 50 90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Floor mats 81  
Cargo net 41 58
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 150 403
Options (change) 122 260
Destination 750 850
Total Price $28,145 $35,048
Total Invoice $26,337 $32,679

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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: $2,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,104
Model Year20112016
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)360, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,145$35,048
Adjustments for Features0-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,145$30,503
Total Invoice$26,337$32,679
Adjustments for Features0-4,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,337$28,441

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
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 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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$2,725$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,238

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
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
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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