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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: $8,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202016
ModelForesterForesterElantra
TrimLimitedTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $21,700
Navigation system 1,350    
Cargo net 68 68 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 275
Remote start 455 455 350
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Ultimate Package     1,800
Cargo tray     80
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     295
Navigation system 1,156    
Cargo net 44 44 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 248
Remote start 341 341 316
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Ultimate Package     1,638
Cargo tray     64
Floor mats     100
Rear spoiler     266
Options (change) 2,291 941 2,975
Options (change) 1,811 655 2,673
Destination 1,010 1,010 835
Total Price $34,396 $36,546 $25,510

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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: $3,281
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,962
Model Year202020202016
ModelForesterForesterElantra
TrimLimitedTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4145hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,396$36,546$25,510
Adjustments for Features-3,695-7,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,701$28,791$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year202020202016
ModelForesterForesterElantra
TrimLimitedTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small  $5
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$7,000$11,060$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$7,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-303-3530

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20202016
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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