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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: $25,315

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $5,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,078

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $4,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $18,545
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $17,881
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Satellite radio 432      
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78 50
Cargo net 48 48 48 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 275
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195  
Tech and Style Packages       5,100
Cargo tray       95
Floor mats       110
Roof rack       295
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Satellite radio 324      
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51 41
Cargo net 31 31 31 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 248
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117  
Tech and Style Packages       4,642
Cargo tray       76
Floor mats       88
Roof rack       266
Options (change) 3,365 2,733 2,365 5,975
Options (change) 2,589 2,099 1,823 5,402
Destination 725 725 725 795
Total Price $30,585 $31,453 $33,085 $25,315
Total Invoice $28,128 $29,010 $30,632 $24,078

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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: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,652
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4148hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,585$31,453$33,085$25,315
Adjustments for Features-1,520-2,220-2,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,065$29,233$30,690$25,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,128$29,010$30,632$24,078
Adjustments for Features-1,398-2,048-2,2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,730$26,962$28,415$24,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$232$1,685$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year2011201120112013
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
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$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,470$5,170$5,345$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$2,220$2,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,398-2,048-2,2170

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20112013
ModelForesterElantra GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in169.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,746 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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 system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 180W, 6 speakers350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested292550%
Total Not Requested295050%

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