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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: $31,695

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $2,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelSonataForesterForester
TrimHybridLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,795 $31,395 $34,895
Premium Package 5,000    
Floor mats 100    
Cargo net 50 68 68
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Navigation system   1,350  
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Premium Package 4,550    
Floor mats 81    
Cargo net 41 44 44
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Navigation system   1,156  
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Options (change) 5,150 1,836 486
Options (change) 4,672 1,470 314
Destination 750 1,050 1,050
Total Price $31,695 $34,281 $36,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,741
Model Year201120212021
ModelSonataForesterForester
TrimHybridLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4 H182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,695$34,281$36,431
Adjustments for Features0-3,940-8,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$30,341$28,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120212021
ModelSonataForesterForester
TrimHybridLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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 $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
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Total Value of Features$3,475$7,415$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,940$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-290-300

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112021
ModelSonataForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in105.1 in
Length189.8 in182.1 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,162 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.476.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested260055%
Total Not Requested215045%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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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