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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,250

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $1,871

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,934

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $1,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $18,750
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $18,074
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 50
Cargo organizer 115 115 145
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 275
Tech and Style Packages     5,800
Roof rack     295
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 41
Cargo organizer 72 72 116
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 248
Tech and Style Packages     5,279
Roof rack     266
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 601 784 6,690
Options (change) 388 507 6,050
Destination 625 625 810
Total Price $28,121 $29,304 $26,250
Total Invoice $26,014 $27,137 $24,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,867
Model Year200620062014
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,121$29,304$26,250
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,246$29,304$24,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$26,014$27,137$24,934
Adjustments for Features-8090-1,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,205$27,137$23,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year200620062014
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,195$4,320$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments-8090-1,596

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterElantra GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in169.3 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft351.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech and Style Packages
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 180W, 6 speakers350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Metal pedals75No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested162529%
Total Not Requested405071%

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