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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: $24,922

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,088

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,583

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $4,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelForesterForesterIoniqIoniqIoniq
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,550 $28,300 $36,000
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $26,311 $27,016 $34,254
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
iPod integration 223 223      
Rear spoiler 367        
Satellite radio 453 453      
Cargo net 46 46 50 50 50
Cargo cover 166 166 150    
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Cargo tray   75 105 105 105
Floor mats     125 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
iPod integration 145 145      
Rear spoiler 275        
Satellite radio 340 340      
Cargo net 30 30 41 41 41
Cargo cover 108 108 121    
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Navigation system 1,647 1,650      
Cargo tray   46 84 84 84
Floor mats     100 100 100
Options (change) 3,320 3,028 430 280 280
Options (change) 2,718 2,492 346 225 225
Destination 695 695 885 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,543 -7,500
Total Price $30,010 $31,918 $28,865 $24,922 $29,665
Total Invoice $27,743 $29,596 $27,542 $23,583 $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: $3,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,170
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelForesterForesterIoniqIoniqIoniq
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4104hp I4 H104hp I4 PiH118hp E
TransmissionT4T4S6S6A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$30,010$31,918$28,865$24,922$29,665
Adjustments for Features-1,520-1,795-5000-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,490$30,123$28,365$24,922$24,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$3,700$257$0
Total Invoice$27,743$29,596$27,542$23,583$27,864
Adjustments for Features-1,405-1,664-4770-4,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,338$27,932$27,065$23,583$23,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,594$3,897$415$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelForesterForesterIoniqIoniqIoniq
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100 
1-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0 $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0   
Ionizing air filtration  $50$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$150 
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Regeneration paddles    $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof  $900 $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600  $600
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225 $225
Traffic information    $25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals $75   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,545$6,820$5,525$5,025$10,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$1,795$500$0$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,405-1,664-4770-4,696

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterIoniq
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in176.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft30.0 ft3

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