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Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,870

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $4,407

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,064

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $4,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTucsonForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,245 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $20,577 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Floor mats 125      
Sunroof 900      
Cargo net   48 48 48
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453 453
Floor mats 77      
Sunroof 810      
Cargo net   31 31 31
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340 340
Options (change) 1,025 907 907 907
Options (change) 887 635 635 635
Destination 600 775 775 775
Total Price $23,870 $28,277 $29,577 $31,577
Total Invoice $22,064 $26,315 $27,504 $29,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,232
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTucsonForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,870$28,277$29,577$31,577
Adjustments for Features0-2,170-3,070-3,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,870$26,107$26,507$28,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$2,100
Total Invoice$22,064$26,315$27,504$29,402
Adjustments for Features0-2,019-2,855-3,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,064$24,296$24,649$26,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$353$1,968

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTucsonForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,165$5,335$6,235$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,170$3,070$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,019-2,855-3,138

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelTucsonForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.0 in
Length170.3 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft368.3 ft3

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