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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: $25,510

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $5,408

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,274

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $4,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $21,700
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $20,766
Cargo net 90 90 90 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 275
Remote start 445 445 445 350
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Ultimate Package       1,800
Cargo tray       80
Floor mats       125
Rear spoiler       295
Cargo net 58 58 58 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 248
Remote start 333 333 333 316
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Ultimate Package       1,638
Cargo tray       64
Floor mats       100
Rear spoiler       266
Options (change) 848 848 848 2,975
Options (change) 593 593 593 2,673
Destination 875 875 875 835
Total Price $30,918 $33,018 $36,018 $25,510
Total Invoice $28,789 $30,711 $33,496 $24,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,875
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4145hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,918$33,018$36,018$25,510
Adjustments for Features-2,795-4,905-5,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,123$28,113$30,913$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$28,789$30,711$33,496$24,274
Adjustments for Features-2,603-4,562-4,7480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,186$26,149$28,748$24,274
Cost Above Minimum$37$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2017201720172016
ModelForesterForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
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$250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
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 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive, small   $5
Navigation system   $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$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$6,675$8,785$8,985$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,795$4,905$5,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,603-4,562-4,7480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172016
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?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested92546%
Total Not Requested107554%

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