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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: $24,195

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $6,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,070

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $5,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $18,800
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $18,121
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368    
Cargo net 48 48 50
Rear bumper protector 78 78 70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 275
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Roof rack crossbars 195 195  
Tech and Style Packages     3,600
Cargo tray     95
Floor mats     125
Roof rack     295
Navigation system 888 888  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276    
Cargo net 31 31 41
Rear bumper protector 51 51 57
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 248
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117  
Tech and Style Packages     3,276
Cargo tray     76
Floor mats     100
Roof rack     266
Options (change) 2,133 1,765 4,510
Options (change) 1,652 1,376 4,064
Destination 775 775 885
Total Price $30,803 $32,435 $24,195
Total Invoice $28,521 $30,143 $23,070

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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: $5,813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,715
Model Year201220122017
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,803$32,435$24,195
Adjustments for Features-795-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,008$31,465$24,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$28,521$30,143$23,070
Adjustments for Features-736-9010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,785$29,242$23,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year201220122017
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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$5,045$5,220$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-736-9010

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20122017
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.2,918 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
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
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250No
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rear air vents100No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested355046%
Total Not Requested425054%

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