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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,175

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,286

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $17,845
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $17,113
Premium Package 2,350      
Rear spoiler 353 353 353 375
Sunroof       1,150
Floor mats       85
Premium Package 2,117      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230 338
Sunroof       1,047
Floor mats       68
Options (change) 2,703 353 353 1,610
Options (change) 2,347 230 230 1,453
Destination 625 625 625 720
Total Price $25,123 $27,873 $28,873 $20,175
Total Invoice $23,424 $25,856 $26,860 $19,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,503
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,791
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,123$27,873$28,873$20,175
Adjustments for Features-1,445-3,495-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,678$24,378$26,403$20,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,725$0
Total Invoice$23,424$25,856$26,860$19,286
Adjustments for Features-1,347-3,242-2,2980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,077$22,614$24,562$19,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$537$2,485$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2006200620062010
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800 $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass $0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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  
Total Value of Features$5,370$7,420$6,395$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$3,495$2,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,347-3,242-2,2980

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062010
ModelForesterElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in177.4 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested87526%
Total Not Requested255074%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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