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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: $27,815

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,236

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,323

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $22,100
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $21,078
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198  
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400  
Cargo net 87 87 50
Universal garage door opener 74 74  
Door sill trim plates 36 36  
Remote start 436 436  
Ultimate Package     4,350
Cargo tray     105
Floor mats     125
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128  
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087  
Cargo net 56 56 41
Universal garage door opener 48 48  
Door sill trim plates 23 23  
Remote start 328 328  
Ultimate Package     3,959
Cargo tray     84
Floor mats     100
Illuminated door sill trim plates     226
Options (change) 3,231 3,231 4,880
Options (change) 2,670 2,670 4,410
Destination 825 825 835
Total Price $34,051 $37,051 $27,815
Total Invoice $31,546 $34,331 $26,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,941
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,097
Model Year201420142018
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4147hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,051$37,051$27,815
Adjustments for Features-2,295-2,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,756$34,556$27,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,546$34,331$26,323
Adjustments for Features-2,126-2,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,420$32,019$26,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201420142018
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,770$6,970$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$2,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,126-2,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in179.9 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height66.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested292572%
Total Not Requested115028%

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