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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: $4,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,211

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $3,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,900 $34,295
Base Invoice $30,081 $32,028
Floor mats 125  
All-weather floor mats 130 72
Cargo net 50 90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Remote start   445
Floor mats 100  
All-weather floor mats 104 46
Cargo net 41 58
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Remote start   333
Options (change) 305 2,515
Options (change) 245 2,005
Destination 885 875
Total Price $33,090 $37,685
Total Invoice $31,211 $34,908

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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: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,219
Model Year20182017
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-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$33,090$37,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,090$35,010
Total Invoice$31,211$34,908
Adjustments for Features0-2,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,211$32,430

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
ModelSonataForester
TrimLimited 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention $150
Hill descent control $250
Lane sway warning $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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$6,050$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,478

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
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 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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested247589%
Total Not Requested30011%

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