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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: $33,435

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $4,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,153

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $4,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,550 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,668 $33,675
Technology Package 3,200  
Rear spoiler 250  
Floor mats 110  
Cargo net 50 68
All-weather floor mats 115 81
Remote start 350 455
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Technology Package 2,912  
Rear spoiler 226  
Floor mats 88  
Cargo net 41 44
All-weather floor mats 92 52
Remote start 316 341
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 4,075 1,022
Options (change) 3,675 707
Destination 810 915
Total Price $33,435 $38,027
Total Invoice $31,153 $35,297

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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: $1,533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,541
Model Year20142018
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/32 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,435$38,027
Adjustments for Features0-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,435$31,902
Total Invoice$31,153$35,297
Adjustments for Features0-5,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,153$29,612

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
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
Remote app$25 
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
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,100$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,685

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
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 Weight3,417 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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof300No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested130051%

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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