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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: $26,450

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $1,916

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,119

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $1,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $18,800
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $18,121
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
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     5,925
Roof rack     295
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
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     5,392
Roof rack     266
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 1,046 1,229 6,815
Options (change) 722 841 6,163
Destination 625 625 835
Total Price $28,366 $29,749 $26,450
Total Invoice $26,277 $27,582 $25,119

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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: $2,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,085
Model Year200720072016
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,366$29,749$26,450
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,491$29,749$24,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0
Total Invoice$26,277$27,582$25,119
Adjustments for Features-8110-1,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,466$27,582$23,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,116$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year200720072016
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 
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel 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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments-8110-1,738

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20072016
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.2,918 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
App support0No
LED tail lights0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Metal pedals75No
215/45HR17 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested210032%
Total Not Requested440068%

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