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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: $11,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,330

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $10,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.85.0 R-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $35,200 $47,400
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $32,996 $43,870
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Satellite radio 453 453    
iPod integration 223 223    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Cargo tray   75 100 100
Premium Package     4,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Satellite radio 340 340    
iPod integration 145 145    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Cargo tray   46 80 80
Premium Package     4,004  
Options (change) 2,741 2,816 4,500 100
Options (change) 2,305 2,354 4,084 80
Destination 695 695 920 920
Total Price $29,431 $31,706 $40,620 $48,420
Total Invoice $27,330 $29,458 $38,000 $44,870

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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: $10,594
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,113
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.85.0 R-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4333hp V6429hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 14528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$29,431$31,706$40,620$48,420
Adjustments for Features0-475-595-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,431$31,231$40,025$44,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0$4,775
Total Invoice$27,330$29,458$38,000$44,870
Adjustments for Features0-441-557-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,330$29,017$37,443$41,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,687$0$4,072

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.85.0 R-Spec
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   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather accent trim  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,820$6,295$6,415$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$595$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-441-557-3,355

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20092014
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.4,020 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
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 Requested175046%
Total Not Requested201554%

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