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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: $25,510

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,068

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,274

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $21,700
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $20,766
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600  
Satellite radio 432      
Cargo net 48 48 48 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 275
Rear spoiler 368 368   295
Remote start 432 432 432 350
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Ultimate Package       1,800
Cargo tray       80
Floor mats       125
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335  
Satellite radio 324      
Cargo net 31 31 31 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 248
Rear spoiler 276 276   266
Remote start 324 324 324 316
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Ultimate Package       1,638
Cargo tray       64
Floor mats       100
Options (change) 3,358 2,726 2,358 2,975
Options (change) 2,637 2,147 1,871 2,673
Destination 725 725 725 835
Total Price $30,578 $31,446 $33,078 $25,510
Total Invoice $28,176 $29,058 $30,680 $24,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,628
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,575
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4145hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,578$31,446$33,078$25,510
Adjustments for Features-1,440-2,140-2,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,138$29,306$30,763$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,176$29,058$30,680$24,274
Adjustments for Features-1,327-1,977-2,1470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,849$27,081$28,533$24,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$232$1,684$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2011201120112016
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration   $50
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 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive, small   $5
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$5,045$5,745$5,920$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$2,140$2,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,327-1,977-2,1470

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112016
ModelForesterElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in179.1 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested152576%
Total Not Requested47524%

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