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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: $7,246

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,248

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $36,090
Base Invoice $25,465 $33,675
Navigation Package 2,100  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 50 68
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Navigation Package 1,911  
Floor mats 81  
Cargo net 41 44
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 2,250 486
Options (change) 2,033 314
Destination 750 915
Total Price $30,245 $37,491
Total Invoice $28,248 $34,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,001
Model Year20112018
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,245$37,491
Adjustments for Features0-8,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,245$29,266
Total Invoice$28,248$34,904
Adjustments for Features0-7,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,248$27,247

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $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
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,450$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,657

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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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