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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: $25,215

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $3,524

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,829

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $2,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelTucsonForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,670 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $21,447 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
2.7L V6 1,250      
Floor mats 150      
Cargo tray 95      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Rear bumper protector   78 78 78
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Satellite radio   432 432 432
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453 453
2.7L V6 1,168      
Floor mats 121      
Cargo tray 76      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Rear bumper protector   51 51 51
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Satellite radio   324 324 324
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340 340
Options (change) 1,820 1,369 1,369 1,369
Options (change) 1,657 979 979 979
Destination 725 775 775 775
Total Price $25,215 $28,739 $30,039 $32,039
Total Invoice $23,829 $26,659 $27,848 $29,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,469
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $924
Model Year2009201220122012
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$25,215$28,739$30,039$32,039
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-2,955-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,215$26,684$27,084$28,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$2,025
Total Invoice$23,829$26,659$27,848$29,746
Adjustments for Features0-1,906-2,739-3,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,829$24,753$25,109$26,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$356$1,901

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009201220122012
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   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
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
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   
Metal pedals   $75
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$3,215$5,270$6,170$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$2,955$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,906-2,739-3,092

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
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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