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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: $27,750

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $840

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,773

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $27,400 $31,900
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $25,896 $30,081
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 130 130
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Floor mats     125 125
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30 41 41
All-weather floor mats 33 33 104 104
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Floor mats     100 100
Options (change) 230 371 305 305
Options (change) 147 238 245 245
Destination 625 625 885 885
Total Price $27,750 $28,891 $28,590 $33,090
Total Invoice $25,773 $26,868 $27,026 $31,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $893
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,750$28,891$28,590$33,090
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,155-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,850$28,891$25,435$26,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$725
Total Invoice$25,773$26,868$27,026$31,211
Adjustments for Features-8360-2,982-6,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,937$26,868$24,044$24,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$631

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2006200620182018
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 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,020$5,120$8,275$12,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,155$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-2,982-6,536

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.4 in
Length176.6 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in73.4 in
Height65.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.3 ft3

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