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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: $31,746

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,481

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,350 $28,195
Base Invoice $32,188 $26,409
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 130 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 30
All-weather floor mats 104 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 305 2,856
Options (change) 245 2,377
Destination 835 695
Total Price $35,490 $31,746
Total Invoice $33,268 $29,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $291
Model Year20172009
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,490$31,746
Adjustments for Features-3,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,760$31,746
Total Invoice$33,268$29,481
Adjustments for Features-3,4960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,772$29,481

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,925$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4960

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelSonataForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.0 in
Length191.1 in179.5 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,492 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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