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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: $23,305

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $9,713

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,266

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $8,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelForesterForesterElantraElantra
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $21,700 $21,600
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $20,766 $20,672
Cargo net 90 90 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 275 275
Remote start 445 445 350 350
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Ultimate Package     2,400  
Cargo tray     80 80
Floor mats     125 125
Rear spoiler     295  
Cargo net 58 58 41 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 248 248
Remote start 333 333 316 316
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Ultimate Package     2,184  
Cargo tray     64 64
Floor mats     100 100
Rear spoiler     266  
Options (change) 848 848 3,575 880
Options (change) 593 593 3,219 769
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $33,018 $36,018 $26,100 $23,305
Total Invoice $30,711 $33,496 $24,810 $22,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,183
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,441
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelForesterForesterElantraElantra
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4145hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8360, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$33,018$36,018$26,100$23,305
Adjustments for Features-7,530-7,730-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,488$28,288$23,475$23,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$170$0
Total Invoice$30,711$33,496$24,810$22,266
Adjustments for Features-7,004-7,189-2,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,707$26,307$22,315$22,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$49$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2017201720152015
ModelForesterForesterElantraElantra
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive, small  $5$5
Navigation system  $600 
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 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,735$8,935$3,830$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,530$7,730$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,004-7,189-2,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172015
ModelForesterElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in179.1 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested150057%
Total Not Requested112543%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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