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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: $9,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $8,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelVelosterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body3dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,300 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $16,699 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Tech Package 2,000      
Style Package 2,000      
Navigation Package   1,350    
Cargo cover   182 182 182
AC power outlet   415 415 415
Tech Package 1,840      
Style Package 1,840      
Navigation Package   1,157    
Cargo cover   118 118 118
AC power outlet   311 311 311
Options (change) 4,000 1,947 597 597
Options (change) 3,680 1,586 429 429
Destination 775 850 850 850
Total Price $22,075 $31,592 $32,242 $35,242
Total Invoice $21,154 $29,391 $30,064 $32,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,669
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelVelosterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body3dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 8440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$22,075$31,592$32,242$35,242
Adjustments for Features0-5,985-6,220-6,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$25,607$26,022$28,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$21,154$29,391$30,064$32,848
Adjustments for Features0-5,568-5,800-5,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,154$23,823$24,264$26,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$441$3,041

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelVelosterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body3dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side window (one side)$100   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
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  
Navigation system$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,225$9,210$9,445$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,985$6,220$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,568-5,800-5,984

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Veloster vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelVelosterForester
Body3dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in
Length180.9 in
Width70.7 in
Height66.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137585%
Total Not Requested25015%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested202593%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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