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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: $20,050

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,114

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $16,570
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $15,909
Rear spoiler 368 368   375
Satellite radio 432      
Sunroof       1,150
Cargo tray       70
Floor mats       85
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Leather seating surfaces       800
Rear spoiler 276 276   338
Satellite radio 324      
Sunroof       1,047
Cargo tray       57
Floor mats       68
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Leather seating surfaces       728
Options (change) 800 368 0 2,805
Options (change) 600 276 0 2,530
Destination 725 725 725 675
Total Price $28,020 $29,088 $30,720 $20,050
Total Invoice $26,139 $27,187 $28,809 $19,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,738
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,020$29,088$30,720$20,050
Adjustments for Features-4,595-5,495-5,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,425$23,593$25,050$20,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$26,139$27,187$28,809$19,114
Adjustments for Features-4,287-5,136-5,3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,852$22,051$23,492$19,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$199$1,640$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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$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 release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,695$6,595$6,770$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,595$5,495$5,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,287-5,136-5,3170

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112008
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
Hyundai Elantra SE

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

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