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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: $23,460

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $4,446

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,364

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterElantraElantra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $21,800 $22,100
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $20,906 $21,078
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
Cargo tray 75 75 105 105
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 295  
Universal garage door opener   87    
Floor mats     125 125
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250 250
Cargo net 30 30 41 41
Cargo tray 46 46 84 84
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 239  
Universal garage door opener   56    
Floor mats     100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates     226 226
Options (change) 566 836 825 530
Options (change) 410 585 690 451
Destination 645 645 835 835
Total Price $27,906 $29,376 $23,460 $23,465
Total Invoice $25,985 $27,346 $22,431 $22,364

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,531
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,737
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterElantraElantra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4201hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,906$29,376$23,460$23,465
Adjustments for Features-1,385-7700-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,521$28,606$23,460$21,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$1,470$0
Total Invoice$25,985$27,346$22,431$22,364
Adjustments for Features-1,290-7170-1,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,695$26,629$22,431$20,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,934$1,473$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterElantraElantra
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,585$5,970$5,200$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$770$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,290-7170-1,406

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in179.9 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height65.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

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

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