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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: $24,505

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $9,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920152015
ModelForesterForesterElantraElantra
TrimLimitedTouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $21,700 $21,600
Navigation system 1,350      
Cargo net 68 68 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 275 275
Remote start 455 455 350 350
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Ultimate Package     2,400  
Cargo tray     80 80
Floor mats     125 125
Rear spoiler     295  
Tech Package       1,200
Navigation system 1,156      
Cargo net 44 44 41 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 248 248
Remote start 341 341 316 316
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Ultimate Package     2,184  
Cargo tray     64 64
Floor mats     100 100
Rear spoiler     266  
Tech Package       1,092
Options (change) 2,291 941 3,575 2,080
Options (change) 1,811 655 3,219 1,861
Destination 975 975 825 825
Total Price $34,061 $36,211 $26,100 $24,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,057
Model Year2019201920152015
ModelForesterForesterElantraElantra
TrimLimitedTouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4145hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8360, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$34,061$36,211$26,100$24,505
Adjustments for Features-5,320-9,380-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,741$26,831$24,475$24,505
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$30

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2019201920152015
ModelForesterForesterElantraElantra
TrimLimitedTouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $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  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive, small  $5$5
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0$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$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $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  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,200$11,260$3,505$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,320$9,380$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-435-422-1,5450

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20192015
ModelForesterElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in179.1 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height67.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested222585%
Total Not Requested40015%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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