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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: $22,075

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $7,624

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $6,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelVelosterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body3dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,300 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $16,699 $24,355 $26,707
Style Package 2,000    
Tech Package 2,000    
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Cargo cover   166 166
iPod integration   223 223
Rear spoiler   367  
Satellite radio   453 453
Style Package 1,840    
Tech Package 1,840    
Navigation system   1,501 1,501
Cargo cover   108 108
iPod integration   145 145
Rear spoiler   275  
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 4,000 3,009 2,642
Options (change) 3,680 2,369 2,094
Destination 775 695 695
Total Price $22,075 $29,699 $31,832
Total Invoice $21,154 $27,419 $29,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,355
Model Year201220102010
ModelVelosterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body3dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 8140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$22,075$29,699$31,832
Adjustments for Features0-4,235-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$25,464$27,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,898
Total Invoice$21,154$27,419$29,496
Adjustments for Features0-3,910-4,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,154$23,509$25,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,845

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220102010
ModelVelosterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body3dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side window (one side)$100  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$3,350$7,585$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,235$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,910-4,142

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
ModelVelosterForester
Body3dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in
Length179.5 in
Width70.1 in
Height65.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60037%
Total Not Requested102563%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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