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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: $19,995

Hyundai Elantra Touring   
Difference: $9,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterElantra Touring
TrimPremiumSportLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,395 $28,995 $31,095 $34,595 $17,800
All Weather Package 500        
Cargo cover 172 172      
Fog lights 382 382      
Premium-Sport Package         1,500
All Weather Package 417        
Cargo cover 111 111      
Fog lights 286 286      
Premium-Sport Package         1,365
Options (change) 1,054 554 0 0 1,500
Options (change) 814 397 0 0 1,365
Destination 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 695
Total Price $29,459 $30,559 $32,105 $35,605 $19,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,478
Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterElantra Touring
TrimPremiumSportLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4182hp H4182hp H4182hp H4141hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,459$30,559$32,105$35,605$19,995
Adjustments for Features-5,400-6,325-7,815-12,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,059$24,234$24,290$23,005$19,995
Cost Above Minimum$1,054$1,229$1,285$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterElantra Touring
TrimPremiumSportLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25 
PIN Code Access   $10 
Power liftgate  $350$350 
Proximity key   $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
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$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Terrain selector $200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0 
Navigation system   $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)    $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$6,700$7,625$9,115$13,900$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,400$6,325$7,815$12,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-334-291-246-3570

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring

Model Year20202009
ModelForesterElantra Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in176.2 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height67.5 in59.8 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft365.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Touring

Premium-Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
215/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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