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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: $29,725

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $3,221

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,106

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $2,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelTucsonForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $23,760 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Premium Package 2,850      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 245 245 245
Floor mats 100      
Cargo net 50 68 68 68
Cargo tray 100      
Roof rack crossbars 205 181 181 181
Class II trailer hitch 350 619 619 619
Navigation system   1,350    
Door sill trim plates   53 53 53
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Premium Package 2,594      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226 158 158 158
Floor mats 80      
Cargo net 41 44 44 44
Cargo tray 80      
Roof rack crossbars 184 117 117 117
Class II trailer hitch 316 464 464 464
Navigation system   1,156    
Door sill trim plates   34 34 34
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Options (change) 3,905 2,636 1,286 1,286
Options (change) 3,521 2,051 895 895
Destination 825 915 915 915
Total Price $29,725 $32,946 $35,291 $38,291
Total Invoice $28,106 $30,471 $32,697 $35,485

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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: $1,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,881
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelTucsonForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,725$32,946$35,291$38,291
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-6,985-7,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,725$30,021$28,306$31,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$28,106$30,471$32,697$35,485
Adjustments for Features0-2,705-6,472-6,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,106$27,766$26,225$28,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,541$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelTucsonForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
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
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
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$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,775$5,700$9,760$10,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$6,985$7,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,705-6,472-6,751

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
ModelTucsonForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length173.2 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height65.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested155062%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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