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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: $21,215

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $7,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,247

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $6,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra Touring
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $19,495
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $18,687
Satellite radio 432      
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78 40
Cargo net 48 48 48 50
Rear spoiler 368 368   195
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195 195
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Cargo tray       70
Floor mats       95
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Satellite radio 324      
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51 32
Cargo net 31 31 31 41
Rear spoiler 276 276   156
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 156
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Cargo tray       57
Floor mats       76
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 1,287 855 487 970
Options (change) 907 583 307 810
Destination 725 725 725 750
Total Price $28,507 $29,575 $31,207 $21,215
Total Invoice $26,446 $27,494 $29,116 $20,247

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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: $3,247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,446
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra Touring
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,507$29,575$31,207$21,215
Adjustments for Features-4,045-4,945-5,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,462$24,630$26,087$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$26,446$27,494$29,116$20,247
Adjustments for Features-3,753-4,597-4,7770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,693$22,897$24,339$20,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$204$1,646$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra Touring
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
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 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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 height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,195$6,095$6,270$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,045$4,945$5,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,753-4,597-4,7770

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20112011
ModelForesterElantra Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in176.2 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height65.9 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft365.3 ft3

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