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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: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $2,554

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $2,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelForesterForesterSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $22,895
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $20,961
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Package 3     1,400
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Package 3     1,278
Options (change) 129 270 1,400
Options (change) 84 175 1,278
Destination 625 625 600
Total Price $27,449 $28,790 $24,895
Total Invoice $25,639 $26,916 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,193
Model Year200720072006
ModelForesterForesterSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4235hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,449$28,790$24,895
Adjustments for Features-1,720-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,729$27,970$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0
Total Invoice$25,639$26,916$22,839
Adjustments for Features-1,607-7670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,032$26,149$22,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,117$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200720072006
ModelForesterForesterSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,445$4,545$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,607-7670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20072006
ModelForesterSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.4 in
Length176.6 in188.9 in
Width68.3 in72.1 in
Height65.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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