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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: $28,600

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,438

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelTucsonForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,760 $24,930 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250   183
Premium Package 2,850    
Roof rack crossbars 205    
Floor mats 100    
Cargo net 50 46 46
Cargo tray 100 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 350 299 299
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226   119
Premium Package 2,594    
Roof rack crossbars 184    
Floor mats 80    
Cargo net 41 30 30
Cargo tray 80 46 46
Class II trailer hitch 316 195 195
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 3,905 1,260 1,488
Options (change) 3,521 863 1,010
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $29,725 $28,600 $30,028
Total Invoice $28,106 $26,438 $27,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Tucson Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $506
Model Year201220082008
ModelTucsonForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$29,725$28,600$30,028
Adjustments for Features-1,855-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,870$27,960$30,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,068
Total Invoice$28,106$26,438$27,771
Adjustments for Features-1,754-5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,352$25,846$27,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,925

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220082008
ModelTucsonForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation system$600  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Total Value of Features$6,750$5,535$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,754-5920

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelTucsonForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length173.2 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height65.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2500100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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