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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: $27,860

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,371

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $22,350
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $21,311
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595 1,595  
Cargo net 90 90 50
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Tech Package     2,500
Ultimate Package     1,900
Cargo tray     100
Floor mats     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366 1,366  
Cargo net 58 58 41
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Tech Package     2,275
Ultimate Package     1,729
Cargo tray     80
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 1,960 1,960 4,675
Options (change) 1,602 1,602 4,225
Destination 875 875 835
Total Price $34,130 $37,130 $27,860
Total Invoice $31,720 $34,505 $26,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,041
Model Year201720172017
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)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,130$37,130$27,860
Adjustments for Features-4,635-4,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$32,195$27,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,720$34,505$26,371
Adjustments for Features-4,308-4,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,412$29,919$26,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,507$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201720172017
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
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$0 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Text dictation  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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$8,210$8,510$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,635$4,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,308-4,5860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172017
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested222583%
Total Not Requested45017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested222580%
Total Not Requested55020%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Text dictation50No
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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