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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: $29,477

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $32,693

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,360

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $30,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterEquusEquus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSignatureUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $61,250 $68,500
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $57,223 $63,966
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Cargo net 46 46    
iPod integration 223 223    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Cargo net 30 30    
iPod integration 145 145    
Options (change) 2,787 2,787 0 0
Options (change) 2,335 2,338 0 0
Destination 695 695 920 920
Total Price $29,477 $31,677 $62,170 $69,420
Total Invoice $27,360 $29,442 $58,143 $64,886

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,319
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterEquusEquus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSignatureUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4429hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6598, 17598, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$29,477$31,677$62,170$69,420
Adjustments for Features0-435-9,050-12,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,477$31,242$53,120$56,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0$3,525
Total Invoice$27,360$29,442$58,143$64,886
Adjustments for Features0-404-8,464-11,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,360$29,038$49,679$52,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,678$0$3,266

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterEquusEquus
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSignatureUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
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$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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$5,735$6,170$14,785$18,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$9,050$12,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-404-8,464-11,941

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterEquus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in119.9 in
Length179.5 in203.1 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height65.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.7 ft3

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