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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Equus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Equus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $34,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $32,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForesterEquusEquus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSignatureUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $61,500 $68,750
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $57,454 $64,197
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Options (change) 533 761 0 0
Options (change) 392 539 0 0
Destination 645 645 950 950
Total Price $27,873 $29,301 $62,450 $69,700
Total Invoice $25,967 $27,300 $58,404 $65,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Equus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,702
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,264
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForesterEquusEquus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSignatureUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4429hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7598, 17598, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$27,873$29,301$62,450$69,700
Adjustments for Features-6400-11,515-15,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,233$29,301$50,935$54,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$3,525
Total Invoice$25,967$27,300$58,404$65,147
Adjustments for Features-5960-10,769-14,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,371$27,300$47,635$50,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$3,268

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForesterEquusEquus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSignatureUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation, 3 years  $500$500
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,985$5,345$16,860$20,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$11,515$15,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-10,769-14,244

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year20082015
ModelForesterEquus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in119.9 in
Length176.6 in203.1 in
Width68.3 in74.4 in
Height65.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.7 ft3

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