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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: $29,235

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,121

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,333

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,345 $26,116
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 115 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Floor mats 80  
Cargo net 41 30
All-weather floor mats 92 33
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 265 1,816
Options (change) 213 1,481
Destination 775 645
Total Price $29,235 $30,356
Total Invoice $27,333 $28,242

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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: $776
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $588
Model Year20122008
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$29,235$30,356
Adjustments for Features0-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,235$30,011
Total Invoice$27,333$28,242
Adjustments for Features0-321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,333$27,921

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-321

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelSonataForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in99.4 in
Length189.8 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.457.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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