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Hyundai Veloster vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Veloster vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,075

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,314

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $3,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelVelosterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body3dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,300 $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,699 $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Style Package 2,000        
Premium Package   1,500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42 42    
Rear spoiler   353 353   353
Satellite radio   445 445 445 445
Style Package 1,840        
Premium Package   1,338      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28 28    
Rear spoiler   230 230   230
Satellite radio   334 334 334 334
Options (change) 2,000 2,340 840 445 798
Options (change) 1,840 1,930 592 334 564
Destination 775 645 645 645 645
Total Price $20,075 $24,180 $28,180 $28,085 $29,338
Total Invoice $19,314 $22,590 $26,167 $26,276 $27,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,295
Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelVelosterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body3dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 8120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,075$24,180$28,180$28,085$29,338
Adjustments for Features0-2,120-4,110-1,720-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,075$22,060$24,070$26,365$26,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,010$4,305$4,058
Total Invoice$19,314$22,590$26,167$26,276$27,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,981-3,816-1,609-2,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,314$20,609$22,351$24,667$24,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,742$4,058$3,717

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008200820082008
ModelVelosterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body3dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed manual $0 $0$0
4-speed automatic  $800  
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side window (one side)$100    
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote app$25    
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50    
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Side curtain airbags$350    
Stability control$400    
Traction control$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Roof rack $300$300 $300
Roof rails   $250 
Second-row low console$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Hood scoop   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass  $0  
Fog lights $125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Trip computer$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Total Value of Features$3,900$6,020$8,010$5,620$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120$4,110$1,720$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,981-3,816-1,609-2,999

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelVelosterForester
Body3dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in
Length176.6 in
Width68.3 in
Height65.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22510%
Total Not Requested195090%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested187553%
Total Not Requested165047%

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