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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: $35,215

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,013

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,075 $33,795
Base Invoice $31,933 $31,569
Floor mats 125  
All-weather floor mats 130 72
Cargo net 50 90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Floor mats 100  
All-weather floor mats 104 46
Cargo net 41 58
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 305 1,870
Options (change) 245 1,501
Destination 835 850
Total Price $35,215 $36,515
Total Invoice $33,013 $33,920

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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: $805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $447
Model Year20162016
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,215$36,515
Adjustments for Features0-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,215$36,020
Total Invoice$33,013$33,920
Adjustments for Features0-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,013$33,460

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $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 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,575$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelSonataForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in180.9 in
Width73.4 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,492 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested197593%
Total Not Requested1507%

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