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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: $21,915

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,991

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,966

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $20,595
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $19,727
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo net 46 46 50
Cargo tray 75 75 70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 250
Universal garage door opener   87  
Cargo mat     80
Floor mats     95
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo net 30 30 41
Cargo tray 46 46 57
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 226
Universal garage door opener   56  
Cargo mat     64
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 566 836 545
Options (change) 410 585 464
Destination 645 645 775
Total Price $27,906 $29,376 $21,915
Total Invoice $25,985 $27,346 $20,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,975
Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4148hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$27,906$29,376$21,915
Adjustments for Features-2,195-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,711$27,796$21,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$25,985$27,346$20,966
Adjustments for Features-2,044-1,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,941$25,875$20,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,934$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$6,410$5,795$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,044-1,4710

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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