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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: $17,005

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $13,337

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,761

Hyundai Elantra GT   
Difference: $12,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $15,215
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $14,074
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Cargo net 90 90 90 40
Package 2       1,100
Floor mats       80
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Cargo net 58 58 58 35
Package 2       1,023
Floor mats       59
Options (change) 272 272 272 1,220
Options (change) 176 176 176 1,117
Destination 875 875 875 570
Total Price $30,342 $32,442 $35,442 $17,005
Total Invoice $28,372 $30,294 $33,079 $15,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,050
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18195/60-15
Total Price$30,342$32,442$35,442$17,005
Adjustments for Features-8,045-10,155-10,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,297$22,287$25,087$17,005
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$28,372$30,294$33,079$15,761
Adjustments for Features-7,523-9,483-9,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,849$20,811$23,414$15,761
Cost Above Minimum$38$0$2,603$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2017201720172006
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,340$11,450$11,650$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,045$10,155$10,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,523-9,483-9,6650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172006
ModelForesterElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in102.7 in
Length180.9 in177.9 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height66.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft337.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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