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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: $19,715

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $5,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,921

Hyundai Elantra Touring SE   
Difference: $4,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterElantra Touring
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,295 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $18,995
Base Invoice $21,960 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $18,201
All Weather Package 500        
Satellite radio 432 432 432 432  
Fog lights 374        
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
All Weather Package 417        
Satellite radio 324 324 324 324  
Fog lights 243        
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Options (change) 1,472 598 598 598 0
Options (change) 1,092 432 432 432 0
Destination 775 775 775 775 720
Total Price $25,542 $27,968 $29,268 $31,268 $19,715
Total Invoice $23,827 $26,112 $27,301 $29,199 $18,921

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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: $2,882
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,159
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterElantra Touring
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,542$27,968$29,268$31,268$19,715
Adjustments for Features-2,945-5,210-6,110-6,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,597$22,758$23,158$24,783$19,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$161$561$2,186$0
Total Invoice$23,827$26,112$27,301$29,199$18,921
Adjustments for Features-2,747-4,864-5,699-6,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,080$21,248$21,602$23,143$18,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$522$2,063$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterElantra Touring
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo tray $40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,245$6,510$7,410$7,785$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$5,210$6,110$6,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,747-4,864-5,699-6,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20122010
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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