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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: $28,230

Hyundai Elantra GT Sport   
Difference: $6,761

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,971

Hyundai Elantra GT Sport   
Difference: $5,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $23,250
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $22,269
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Cargo net 68 68 50
Rear bumper protector 98 98 70
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Remote start 455 455  
Tech Package     3,850
Floor mats     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Cargo net 44 44 41
Rear bumper protector 63 63 57
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Remote start 341 341  
Tech Package     3,619
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 986 986 4,095
Options (change) 684 684 3,817
Destination 915 915 885
Total Price $34,991 $37,991 $28,230
Total Invoice $32,486 $35,274 $26,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,430
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,991$37,991$28,230
Adjustments for Features-4,400-4,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,591$33,291$28,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$32,486$35,274$26,971
Adjustments for Features-4,085-4,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,401$30,910$26,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,950$8,250$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,400$4,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,085-4,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterElantra GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in170.9 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft324.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT Sport

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Remote start via app75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote climate control25No
Infinity, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested275047%
Total Not Requested305053%

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