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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,805

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $7,359

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,891

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $6,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelForesterForesterElantra Touring
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,495
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $18,687
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo net 46 46 50
Rear spoiler 353 353 195
Floor mats     95
Roof rack crossbars     195
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo net 30 30 41
Rear spoiler 230 230 156
Floor mats     76
Roof rack crossbars     156
Options (change) 844 844 535
Options (change) 594 594 429
Destination 625 625 775
Total Price $28,164 $29,364 $20,805
Total Invoice $26,149 $27,335 $19,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Touring SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,431
Model Year200720072012
ModelForesterForesterElantra Touring
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,164$29,364$20,805
Adjustments for Features-3,045-2,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,119$27,344$20,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0
Total Invoice$26,149$27,335$19,891
Adjustments for Features-2,827-1,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,322$25,455$19,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,133$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year200720072012
ModelForesterForesterElantra Touring
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,920$4,895$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,045$2,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,827-1,8800

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20072012
ModelForesterElantra Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in176.2 in
Width68.3 in69.5 in
Height65.0 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft365.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring specs.

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