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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: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $10,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,330

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $10,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $34,200 $44,500 $46,500
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $32,070 $41,204 $43,044
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
iPod integration 223 223      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Cargo tray   75 100 100 100
Premium Package     4,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
iPod integration 145 145      
Navigation system 1,647 1,650      
Cargo tray   46 80 80 80
Premium Package     4,368    
Options (change) 2,741 2,816 4,900 100 100
Options (change) 2,305 2,354 4,448 80 80
Destination 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $29,431 $31,706 $39,975 $45,475 $47,475
Total Invoice $27,330 $29,458 $37,393 $42,159 $43,999

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,506
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4333hp V6385hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 14528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$29,431$31,706$39,975$45,475$47,475
Adjustments for Features0-475-595-3,245-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,431$31,231$39,380$42,230$44,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0$2,850$4,850
Total Invoice$27,330$29,458$37,393$42,159$43,999
Adjustments for Features0-441-557-3,008-3,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,330$29,017$36,836$39,151$40,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,687$0$2,315$4,156

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150$150
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 accent trim  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,820$6,295$6,415$9,065$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$595$3,245$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-441-557-3,008-3,007

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterGenesis
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in115.6 in
Length179.5 in196.3 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175042%
Total Not Requested241558%

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