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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: $24,675

Hyundai Elantra GT Sport   
Difference: $3,623

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,618

Hyundai Elantra GT Sport   
Difference: $2,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterElantra GTElantra GT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,350 $23,250
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $18,603 $22,269
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
Rear bumper protector 72 72 70 70
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183   295
Universal garage door opener   87    
Tech Package     4,300  
Style Package     1,800  
Floor mats     125 125
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30 41 41
Rear bumper protector 47 47 57 57
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119   266
Universal garage door opener   56    
Tech Package     4,042  
Style Package     1,692  
Floor mats     100 100
Options (change) 958 1,186 6,345 540
Options (change) 669 816 5,932 464
Destination 645 645 885 885
Total Price $28,298 $29,726 $26,580 $24,675
Total Invoice $26,244 $27,577 $25,420 $23,618

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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: $3,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,432
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterElantra GTElantra GT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4161hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,298$29,726$26,580$24,675
Adjustments for Features-1,360-720-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,938$29,006$23,580$24,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,095
Total Invoice$26,244$27,577$25,420$23,618
Adjustments for Features-1,261-668-2,8690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,983$26,909$22,551$23,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$1,067

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterElantra GTElantra GT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25 
Remote climate control  $25 
Remote start via app  $75 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 
Navigation system  $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,160$5,520$7,800$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$720$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,261-668-2,8690

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterElantra GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in170.9 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft324.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote climate control25No
Wireless charging station75No
Infinity, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote start via app75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested115022%
Total Not Requested410078%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
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
Total Requested92553%
Total Not Requested82547%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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