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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: $26,385

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,067

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $2,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $21,650
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $20,719
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
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  
Technology Package       2,750
Cargo tray       80
Floor mats       125
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
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  
Technology Package       2,503
Cargo tray       64
Floor mats       100
Options (change) 2,326 2,126 1,758 3,925
Options (change) 1,878 1,700 1,424 3,538
Destination 775 775 775 810
Total Price $29,696 $30,796 $32,428 $26,385
Total Invoice $27,558 $28,569 $30,191 $25,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $988
Model Year2012201220122014
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)80, 6?, 7?, 7360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,696$30,796$32,428$26,385
Adjustments for Features-1,620-2,320-2,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,076$28,476$29,933$26,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,558$28,569$30,191$25,067
Adjustments for Features-1,503-2,152-2,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,055$26,417$27,868$25,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$1,813$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2012201220122014
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 
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 
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
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 
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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$5,120$5,820$5,995$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$2,320$2,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,503-2,152-2,3230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122014
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
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
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested195074%
Total Not Requested67526%

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