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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: $24,725

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,171

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,552

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $21,115
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $20,218
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Cargo net 48 48 48 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 250
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Technology Package       2,350
Cargo tray       70
Floor mats       95
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Cargo net 31 31 31 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 226
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Technology Package       2,139
Cargo tray       57
Floor mats       76
Options (change) 1,526 1,326 1,326 2,815
Options (change) 1,278 1,100 1,100 2,539
Destination 775 775 775 795
Total Price $28,896 $29,996 $31,996 $24,725
Total Invoice $26,958 $27,969 $29,867 $23,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,951
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,335
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4148hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,896$29,996$31,996$24,725
Adjustments for Features-2,220-2,920-3,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,676$27,076$28,701$24,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$2,025$0
Total Invoice$26,958$27,969$29,867$23,552
Adjustments for Features-2,071-2,723-3,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,887$25,246$26,791$23,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$359$1,904$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2012201220122013
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
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 
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Total Value of Features$5,120$5,820$6,195$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$2,920$3,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,071-2,723-3,0760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122013
ModelForesterElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,662 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%

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