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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: $35,490

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $2,082

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,268

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,350 $36,090
Base Invoice $32,188 $33,675
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 68
All-weather floor mats 130 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 44
All-weather floor mats 104 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 305 567
Options (change) 245 366
Destination 835 915
Total Price $35,490 $37,572
Total Invoice $33,268 $34,956

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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: $618
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $824
Model Year20172018
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,490$37,572
Adjustments for Features0-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,490$34,872
Total Invoice$33,268$34,956
Adjustments for Features0-2,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,268$32,444

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
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 
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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$5,925$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,512

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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%

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