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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Accent Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Accent Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,745

Hyundai Accent SE   
Difference: $7,926

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,219

Hyundai Accent SE   
Difference: $6,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccent
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,995 $28,195 $14,970
Base Invoice $18,938 $24,330 $26,409 $14,547
Premium Package 2,500      
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367 367    
Cargo net 46 46 46 45
Cargo tray 75   75 70
Satellite radio 453 453 453  
Fog lights 374      
Sunroof       900
Floor mats       85
Premium Package 2,258      
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275 275    
Cargo net 30 30 30 36
Cargo tray 46   46 56
Satellite radio 340 340 340  
Fog lights 243      
Sunroof       837
Floor mats       68
Options (change) 3,981 1,032 740 1,100
Options (change) 3,300 753 524 997
Destination 695 695 695 675
Total Price $24,671 $27,722 $29,630 $16,745
Total Invoice $22,933 $25,778 $27,628 $16,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Accent

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Accent SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,915
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccent
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4110hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/45-16
Total Price$24,671$27,722$29,630$16,745
Adjustments for Features-3,820-7,145-7,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,851$20,577$22,210$16,745
Cost Above Minimum$274$0$1,633$0
Total Invoice$22,933$25,778$27,628$16,219
Adjustments for Features-3,551-6,644-6,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,382$19,134$20,709$16,219
Cost Above Minimum$248$0$1,575$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Accent

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccent
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals  $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,395$8,720$8,995$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$7,145$7,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,551-6,644-6,9190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Accent

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterAccent
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.4 in
Length179.5 in159.3 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested42516%
Total Not Requested222584%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Accent SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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