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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: $34,150

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021201820182018
ModelTucsonForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,400 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Ultimate Package 2,500      
Floor mats 125      
Cargo net 50 68 68 68
Cargo tray 100      
Cargo cover 190      
Roof rack crossbars 250 181 181 181
Class II trailer hitch 350 619 619 619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945    
Door sill trim plates   53 53 53
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Ultimate Package 2,275      
Floor mats 100      
Cargo net 41 44 44 44
Cargo tray 80      
Cargo cover 153      
Roof rack crossbars 226 117 117 117
Class II trailer hitch 316 464 464 464
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498    
Door sill trim plates   34 34 34
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Options (change) 3,565 4,231 1,286 1,286
Options (change) 3,191 3,393 895 895
Destination 1,185 915 915 915
Total Price $34,150 $34,541 $35,291 $38,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,401
Model Year2021201820182018
ModelTucsonForesterForesterForester
TrimLimited2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine181hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,150$34,541$35,291$38,291
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-1,885-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,150$33,416$33,406$36,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2021201820182018
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$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents$100   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $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
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,850$7,610$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$1,885$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,036-1,746-2,025

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212018
ModelTucsonForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length176.2 in180.9 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height64.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.9 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175051%
Total Not Requested170049%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested197545%
Total Not Requested240055%

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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