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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.84.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $33,000 $43,000
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $30,954 $39,824
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Options (change) 487 715 0 0
Options (change) 362 509 0 0
Destination 645 645 850 850
Total Price $27,827 $29,255 $33,850 $43,850
Total Invoice $25,937 $27,270 $31,804 $40,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,111
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.84.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4290hp V6385hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 7528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$27,827$29,255$33,850$43,850
Adjustments for Features-1,335-6950-5,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,492$28,560$33,850$38,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$4,535
Total Invoice$25,937$27,270$31,804$40,674
Adjustments for Features-1,244-6480-5,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,693$26,622$31,804$35,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$3,801

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.84.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather accent trim   $300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,335$5,695$5,000$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$695$0$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,244-6480-5,069

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterGenesis
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in115.6 in
Length176.6 in195.9 in
Width68.3 in73.4 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.9 ft3

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