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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: $27,790

Hyundai Tucson SEL   
Difference: $3,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021
ModelTucsonTucsonForester
TrimSELSEL PlusPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $26,700 $27,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295   245
AWD 1,400 1,400  
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 68
Cargo tray 100 100 80
Cargo cover 190 190 172
Roof rack crossbars 250 250 181
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 619
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250  
All Weather Package     500
Door sill trim plates     53
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Universal garage door opener     120
Fog lights     382
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 266   158
AWD 1,323 1,323  
Floor mats 100 100  
Cargo net 41 41 44
Cargo tray 80 80 52
Cargo cover 153 153 111
Roof rack crossbars 226 226 117
Class II trailer hitch 316 316 464
Illuminated door sill trim plates 226 226  
All Weather Package     417
Door sill trim plates     34
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Universal garage door opener     78
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 3,010 2,715 2,475
Options (change) 2,731 2,465 1,796
Destination 980 980 1,050
Total Price $27,790 $30,395 $31,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Tucson SEL Plus
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,094
Model Year201820182021
ModelTucsonTucsonForester
TrimSELSEL PlusPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4164hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG21/26 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$27,790$30,395$31,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,375-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,790$26,020$30,920
Cost Above Minimum$1,770$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182021
ModelTucsonTucsonForester
TrimSELSEL PlusPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Rear air vents $100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,350$8,725$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,375$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,187-36

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182021
ModelTucsonForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in
Length176.2 in182.1 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height64.8 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.9 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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