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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: $32,705

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $3,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152020
ModelSonataSonataSonataForester
TrimLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,525 $28,575 $33,525 $34,595
Tech Package 3,500      
Ultimate Package 1,550 4,950    
Floor mats 125 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 50 68
All-weather floor mats 130 130 130 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Door sill trim plates       53
Universal garage door opener       120
Tech Package 3,185      
Ultimate Package 1,411 4,416    
Floor mats 100 100 100  
Cargo net 41 41 41 44
All-weather floor mats 104 104 104 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Door sill trim plates       34
Universal garage door opener       78
Options (change) 5,355 5,255 305 567
Options (change) 4,841 4,661 245 366
Destination 825 825 825 1,010
Total Price $32,705 $34,655 $34,655 $36,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,491
Model Year2015201520152020
ModelSonataSonataSonataForester
TrimLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,705$34,655$34,655$36,172
Adjustments for Features0-75-75-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,705$34,580$34,580$33,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$1,875$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520152020
ModelSonataSonataSonataForester
TrimLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0TTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Hill descent control   $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Terrain selector   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo tray   $40
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights   $125
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,950$6,025$6,025$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$75$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70-70-119

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152020
ModelSonataForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in105.1 in
Length191.1 in182.1 in
Width73.4 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Apple Car Play support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested167543%
Total Not Requested225057%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
App support0Yes
Apple Car Play support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested192535%
Total Not Requested352565%

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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