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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: $20,255

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,958

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,311

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $6,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $17,020
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $16,334
Cargo tray 75 75 70
Rear spoiler 353 353 375
Satellite radio 445 445  
Sunroof     1,150
Cargo mat     80
Floor mats     85
Leather seating surfaces     800
Cargo tray 46 46 57
Rear spoiler 230 230 338
Satellite radio 334 334  
Sunroof     1,047
Cargo mat     64
Floor mats     68
Leather seating surfaces     728
Options (change) 873 873 2,560
Options (change) 610 610 2,302
Destination 645 645 675
Total Price $28,213 $29,413 $20,255
Total Invoice $26,185 $27,371 $19,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,488
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,653
Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,213$29,413$20,255
Adjustments for Features-3,470-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,743$26,808$20,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0
Total Invoice$26,185$27,371$19,311
Adjustments for Features-3,221-2,4240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,964$24,947$19,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,983$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height 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  
Total Value of Features$6,685$5,820$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,221-2,4240

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082009
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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