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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: $4,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,108

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $3,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelForesterForesterIoniqIoniqIoniq
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $27,550 $28,300 $36,000
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $26,311 $27,016 $34,254
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199      
Cargo net 90 90 50 50 50
Cargo cover 182 182      
Universal garage door opener 76 76      
Door sill trim plates 38 38      
Ultimate Package     3,000 3,750  
Cargo tray     105 105 105
Floor mats     125 125 125
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Cargo net 58 58 41 41 41
Cargo cover 118 118      
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Door sill trim plates 24 24      
Ultimate Package     2,820 3,525  
Cargo tray     84 84 84
Floor mats     100 100 100
Options (change) 2,480 2,480 3,280 4,030 280
Options (change) 2,016 2,016 3,045 3,750 225
Destination 850 850 885 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,543 -7,500
Total Price $33,425 $36,425 $31,715 $28,672 $29,665
Total Invoice $31,010 $33,793 $30,241 $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: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,725
Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelForesterForesterIoniqIoniqIoniq
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4104hp I4 H104hp I4 PiH118hp E
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S6S6A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$33,425$36,425$31,715$28,672$29,665
Adjustments for Features-1,820-2,02000-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,605$34,405$31,715$28,672$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$3,400$357$0
Total Invoice$31,010$33,793$30,241$27,108$27,864
Adjustments for Features-1,689-1,87400-1,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,321$31,919$30,241$27,108$26,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$3,645$512$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelForesterForesterIoniqIoniqIoniq
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimitedPlug-in Hybrid LimitedEV Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100 
1-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app  $25 $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Hill descent control$250$250   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Vehicle health reports  $0 $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225 $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,445$7,645$5,625$5,625$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$2,020$0$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,689-1,87400-1,268

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Ioniq

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,297 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 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Ioniq Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rear air vents100No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control600Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested225063%
Total Not Requested132537%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed850Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested397580%
Total Not Requested102520%

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