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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: $30,961

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,039

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,699

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $8,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.84.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,250 $37,250
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $30,243 $34,521
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Navigation system 1,600 1,600    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Technology Package     4,000 4,000
235/50VR18     1,000  
Premium Package     2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Navigation system 1,335 1,335    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Technology Package     3,640 3,640
235/50VR18     910  
Premium Package     1,820  
Options (change) 2,241 2,241 7,000 4,000
Options (change) 1,788 1,788 6,370 3,640
Destination 725 725 750 750
Total Price $30,961 $32,961 $40,000 $42,000
Total Invoice $28,699 $30,597 $37,363 $38,911

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,239
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.84.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4290hp V6375hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$30,961$32,961$40,000$42,000
Adjustments for Features0-375-455-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,961$32,586$39,545$41,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$1,500
Total Invoice$28,699$30,597$37,363$38,911
Adjustments for Features0-348-425-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,699$30,249$36,938$38,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$0$1,088

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.84.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
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$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
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
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,785$6,160$6,240$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$455$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348-425-885

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20112009
ModelForesterGenesis
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in115.6 in
Length179.5 in195.9 in
Width70.1 in73.4 in
Height65.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,749 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 in54.3 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested175068%
Total Not Requested84032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather accent trim300No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested207570%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 4.6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested175068%
Total Not Requested84032%

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