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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: $5,193

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,829

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $4,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelTucsonForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,670 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $21,447 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
2.7L V6 1,250      
Floor mats 150      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Cargo tray 95      
Rear bumper protector   98 98 98
2.7L V6 1,168      
Floor mats 121      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Cargo tray 76      
Rear bumper protector   63 63 63
Options (change) 1,820 98 98 98
Options (change) 1,657 63 63 63
Destination 725 915 915 915
Total Price $25,215 $30,408 $34,103 $37,103
Total Invoice $23,829 $28,483 $31,865 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $275
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelTucsonForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,215$30,408$34,103$37,103
Adjustments for Features0-4,110-8,895-9,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,215$26,298$25,208$27,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$23,829$28,483$31,865$34,653
Adjustments for Features0-3,850-8,311-8,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,829$24,633$23,554$26,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,079$0$2,511

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelTucsonForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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 cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,365$7,475$12,260$12,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,110$8,895$9,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,850-8,311-8,588

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
ModelTucsonForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length170.3 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft374.7 ft3

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