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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,485

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $265

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,713

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $60

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $26,445 $28,195
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $24,725 $26,345
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 115 115
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Floor mats     100 100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30 41 41
All-weather floor mats 33 33 92 92
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Floor mats     80 80
Options (change) 230 371 265 265
Options (change) 147 238 213 213
Destination 625 625 775 775
Total Price $27,750 $28,891 $27,485 $29,235
Total Invoice $25,773 $26,868 $25,713 $27,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $281
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,750$28,891$27,485$29,235
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,130-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,850$28,891$26,355$28,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$1,650
Total Invoice$25,773$26,868$25,713$27,333
Adjustments for Features-8360-1,057-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,937$26,868$24,656$26,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$1,527

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
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
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,420$4,520$5,650$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,130$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-1,057-1,150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062012
ModelForesterSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.0 in
Length176.6 in189.8 in
Width68.3 in72.2 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.4 ft3

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