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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: $25,160

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $4,317

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,005

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $3,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelForesterForesterElantraElantra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $21,650 $22,350
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $20,765 $21,311
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
iPod integration 223 223    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Cargo tray   75 100 100
Premium Package     2,400  
Floor mats     125 125
Tech Package       2,500
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
iPod integration 145 145    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Cargo net 30 30 41 41
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Cargo tray   46 80 80
Premium Package     2,184  
Floor mats     100 100
Tech Package       2,275
Options (change) 2,787 2,862 2,675 2,775
Options (change) 2,189 2,235 2,405 2,496
Destination 695 695 835 835
Total Price $29,477 $32,052 $25,160 $25,960
Total Invoice $27,239 $29,637 $24,005 $24,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,800
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelForesterForesterElantraElantra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4201hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,477$32,052$25,160$25,960
Adjustments for Features-2,095-2,5700-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,382$29,482$25,160$24,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$400$0
Total Invoice$27,239$29,637$24,005$24,642
Adjustments for Features-1,936-2,3760-1,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,303$27,261$24,005$23,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,958$502$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2010201020172017
ModelForesterForesterElantraElantra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,145$6,620$4,050$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$2,570$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,936-2,3760-1,139

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102017
ModelForesterElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in179.9 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height65.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Text dictation50No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested195061%
Total Not Requested125039%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Text dictation50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested72529%

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