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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: $30,155

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $3,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320192019
ModelSonataSonataForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,845 $27,595 $30,795 $34,295
Premium Package 2,900 2,900    
Floor mats 100 100    
Cargo net 50 50 68 68
All-weather floor mats 115 115 81 81
Remote start 350 350 455 455
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Navigation system     1,350  
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Premium Package 2,639 2,639    
Floor mats 80 80    
Cargo net 41 41 44 44
All-weather floor mats 92 92 52 52
Remote start 316 316 341 341
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Navigation system     1,156  
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Options (change) 3,515 3,515 2,372 1,022
Options (change) 3,168 3,168 1,863 707
Destination 795 795 975 975
Total Price $30,155 $31,905 $34,142 $36,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,800
Model Year2013201320192019
ModelSonataSonataForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine198hp I4274hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,155$31,905$34,142$36,292
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,465-7,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,155$31,805$30,677$28,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201320192019
ModelSonataSonataForesterForester
TrimLimitedLimited 2.0TLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power release, second row seats   $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,400$3,500$6,865$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,465$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-288-349

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132019
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 Weight3,200 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 Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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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