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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: $20,245

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,343

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,995 $28,195 $17,845
Base Invoice $18,938 $24,330 $26,409 $17,113
All Weather Package 400      
Premium Package 2,500      
Cargo tray 75   75 70
Rear spoiler 367 367   375
Satellite radio 453 453 453  
Fog lights 374      
iPod integration 223 223 223  
Sunroof       1,150
Floor mats       85
All Weather Package 367      
Premium Package 2,258      
Cargo tray 46   46 57
Rear spoiler 275 275   338
Satellite radio 340 340 340  
Fog lights 243      
iPod integration 145 145 145  
Sunroof       1,047
Floor mats       68
Options (change) 4,392 1,043 751 1,680
Options (change) 3,674 760 531 1,510
Destination 695 695 695 720
Total Price $25,082 $27,733 $29,641 $20,245
Total Invoice $23,307 $25,785 $27,635 $19,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,468
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,775
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,082$27,733$29,641$20,245
Adjustments for Features-1,945-5,020-5,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,137$22,713$24,346$20,245
Cost Above Minimum$424$0$1,633$0
Total Invoice$23,307$25,785$27,635$19,343
Adjustments for Features-1,807-4,667-4,9370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,500$21,118$22,698$19,343
Cost Above Minimum$382$0$1,580$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2009200920092010
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Surround sound $250$250 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,395$7,470$7,745$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$5,020$5,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,807-4,667-4,9370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in177.4 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested217582%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

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

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