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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: $33,090

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $420

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,991

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,900 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,081 $28,084
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 48
All-weather floor mats 130 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Navigation system   1,600
Remote start   432
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 31
All-weather floor mats 104 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Navigation system   1,335
Remote start   324
Options (change) 305 2,790
Options (change) 245 2,182
Destination 885 725
Total Price $33,090 $33,510
Total Invoice $31,211 $30,991

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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: $3,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,270
Model Year20182011
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
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$33,090$33,510
Adjustments for Features-2,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,450$33,510
Total Invoice$31,211$30,991
Adjustments for Features-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,721$30,991

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182011
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
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 prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wireless charging station$75 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
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 
Power release, second row seats $50
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$8,850$6,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4900

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182011
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 Touring

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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