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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Ioniq Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Ioniq Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,672

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,108

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterIoniqIoniq
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $28,300 $36,000
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $27,016 $34,254
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Cargo net 68 68 50 50
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Ultimate Package     3,750  
Cargo tray     105 105
Floor mats     125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Cargo net 44 44 41 41
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Ultimate Package     3,525  
Cargo tray     84 84
Floor mats     100 100
Options (change) 486 486 4,030 280
Options (change) 314 314 3,750 225
Destination 915 915 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,543 -7,500
Total Price $34,491 $37,491 $28,672 $29,665
Total Invoice $32,116 $34,904 $27,108 $27,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Ioniq EV Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,016
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,646
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterIoniqIoniq
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4104hp I4 PiH118hp E
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S6A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$34,491$37,491$28,672$29,665
Adjustments for Features-4,160-4,4600-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,331$33,031$28,672$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$357$0
Total Invoice$32,116$34,904$27,108$27,864
Adjustments for Features-3,874-4,1520-1,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,242$30,752$27,108$26,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$512$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterIoniqIoniq
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
28 kWh battery pack   $0
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
9 kWh battery pack  $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Regeneration paddles   $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000 $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,835$9,135$4,675$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,160$4,460$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,874-4,1520-1,268

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterIoniq
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in176.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed850Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested457592%
Total Not Requested4258%

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