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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: $5,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,618

Hyundai Elantra GT Sport   
Difference: $4,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterElantra GTElantra GT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $19,350 $23,250
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $18,603 $22,269
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   295
iPod integration 223 223    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 367      
Satellite radio 453 453    
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
Rear bumper protector 78 78 70 70
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Remote start 432 432    
Style Package     1,800  
Tech Package     4,300  
Floor mats     125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   266
iPod integration 145 145    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 275      
Satellite radio 340 340    
Cargo net 30 30 41 41
Rear bumper protector 51 51 57 57
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Remote start 324 324    
Style Package     1,692  
Tech Package     4,042  
Floor mats     100 100
Options (change) 3,830 3,463 6,345 540
Options (change) 3,093 2,821 5,932 464
Destination 695 695 885 885
Total Price $30,520 $32,353 $26,580 $24,675
Total Invoice $28,118 $29,925 $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: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,425
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterElantra GTElantra GT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4161hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,520$32,353$26,580$24,675
Adjustments for Features-3,410-3,645-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,110$28,708$23,580$24,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$1,095
Total Invoice$28,118$29,925$25,420$23,618
Adjustments for Features-3,142-3,371-2,8690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,976$26,554$22,551$23,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,578$0$1,067

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterElantra GTElantra GT
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250  
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75 $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,760$6,995$6,350$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$3,645$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,142-3,371-2,8690

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterElantra GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in170.9 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft324.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 app75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Rear air vents100No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested182535%
Total Not Requested342565%

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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