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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: $31,905

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $592

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,753

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,595 $29,895
Base Invoice $25,790 $27,992
Premium Package 2,900  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 50 48
All-weather floor mats 115 69
Remote start 350 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Premium Package 2,639  
Floor mats 80  
Cargo net 41 31
All-weather floor mats 92 39
Remote start 316 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 3,515 1,827
Options (change) 3,168 1,463
Destination 795 775
Total Price $31,905 $32,497
Total Invoice $29,753 $30,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,532
Model Year20132012
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,905$32,497
Adjustments for Features0-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,905$30,337
Total Invoice$29,753$30,230
Adjustments for Features0-2,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,753$28,221

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,550$5,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,009

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
ModelSonataForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.0 in
Length189.8 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.468.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92558%
Total Not Requested67542%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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