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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,322

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $34,200 $44,500 $46,500
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $32,070 $41,204 $43,044
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Technology Package     4,000    
Premium Package     4,800    
Cargo tray     100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Technology Package     3,640    
Premium Package     4,368    
Cargo tray     80 80 80
Options (change) 648 648 8,900 100 100
Options (change) 419 419 8,088 80 80
Destination 915 915 875 875 875
Total Price $34,653 $37,653 $43,975 $45,475 $47,475
Total Invoice $32,221 $35,009 $41,033 $42,159 $43,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,364
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4333hp V6385hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8528, 17528, 17528, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$34,653$37,653$43,975$45,475$47,475
Adjustments for Features-3,820-4,1200-350-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,833$33,533$43,975$45,125$47,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$1,150$3,150
Total Invoice$32,221$35,009$41,033$42,159$43,999
Adjustments for Features-3,552-3,8310-324-324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,669$31,178$41,033$41,835$43,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$802$2,642

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelForesterForesterGenesisGenesisGenesis
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.84.65.0 R-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Backup collision intervention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150$150
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$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   
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
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$10,285$10,585$6,465$6,815$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$4,120$0$350$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,552-3,8310-324-324

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Genesis

Model Year20182012
ModelForesterGenesis
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in115.6 in
Length180.9 in196.3 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Lexicon, 528W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested105040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Leather accent trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Lexicon, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested214051%

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