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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: $10,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,395 $34,895 $18,800
Navigation system 1,350    
Cargo net 68 68 50
Rear bumper protector 98 98 70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 275
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Tech and Style Packages     3,600
Cargo tray     95
Floor mats     125
Roof rack     295
Navigation system 1,156    
Cargo net 44 44 41
Rear bumper protector 63 63 57
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 248
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Tech and Style Packages     3,276
Cargo tray     76
Floor mats     100
Roof rack     266
Options (change) 1,881 531 4,510
Options (change) 1,499 343 4,064
Destination 1,050 1,050 885
Total Price $34,326 $36,476 $24,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra GT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,271
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,907
Model Year202120212017
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,326$36,476$24,195
Adjustments for Features-1,950-6,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,376$30,466$24,195
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year202120212017
ModelForesterForesterElantra GT
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats $50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,475$10,535$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$6,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-145-2300

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20212017
ModelForesterElantra GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length182.1 in169.3 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height67.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,918 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft351.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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 pedals75No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
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 headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rear air vents100No
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested487563%
Total Not Requested292537%

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