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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: $27,005

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT   
Difference: $7,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120092009
ModelSonataForesterForester
TrimN Line2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,300 $26,195 $28,195
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 46 46
All-weather floor mats 130 69 69
Floor mats 100    
Cargo net 41 30 30
All-weather floor mats 104 39 39
Options (change) 305 115 115
Options (change) 245 69 69
Destination 1,005 695 695
Total Price $34,610 $27,005 $29,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata N Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,053
Model Year202120092009
ModelSonataForesterForester
TrimN Line2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS8T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?80, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,610$27,005$29,005
Adjustments for Features0-9,620-12,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,610$17,385$16,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120092009
ModelSonataForesterForester
TrimN Line2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power mirrors $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,300$10,920$13,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,620$12,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,029-11,870

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212009
ModelSonataForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in103.0 in
Length192.9 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height56.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,552 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom46.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.368.3 ft3

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