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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: $7,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,323

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterForesterElantra
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $22,100
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $21,078
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Cargo net 68 68 50
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Remote start 455 455  
Ultimate Package     4,350
Cargo tray     105
Floor mats     125
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Cargo net 44 44 41
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Remote start 341 341  
Ultimate Package     3,959
Cargo tray     84
Floor mats     100
Illuminated door sill trim plates     226
Options (change) 941 941 4,880
Options (change) 655 655 4,410
Destination 915 915 835
Total Price $34,946 $37,946 $27,815
Total Invoice $32,457 $35,245 $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: $2,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,759
Model Year201820182018
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$34,946$37,946$27,815
Adjustments for Features-4,710-5,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,236$32,936$27,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$32,457$35,245$26,323
Adjustments for Features-4,375-4,6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,082$30,592$26,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201820182018
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
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote start via app  $75
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 
Cargo cover$75$75 
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 
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
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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$8,535$8,835$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$5,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,375-4,6530

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,323 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
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Infinity, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested352587%
Total Not Requested55013%

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