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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: $17,005

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $10,714

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,761

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $10,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $15,215
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $14,074
Cargo net 46 46 40
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Package 2     1,100
Floor mats     80
Cargo net 30 30 35
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Package 2     1,023
Floor mats     59
Options (change) 399 399 1,220
Options (change) 260 260 1,117
Destination 625 625 570
Total Price $27,719 $28,919 $17,005
Total Invoice $25,815 $27,001 $15,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,864
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,537
Model Year200720072006
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17195/60-15
Total Price$27,719$28,919$17,005
Adjustments for Features-4,850-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,869$25,094$17,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0
Total Invoice$25,815$27,001$15,761
Adjustments for Features-4,517-3,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,298$23,430$15,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,132$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200720072006
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt 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  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,450$5,425$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$3,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,517-3,5710

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20072006
ModelForesterElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in102.7 in
Length176.6 in177.9 in
Width68.3 in67.7 in
Height65.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft337.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested130093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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