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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: $27,898

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,975

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelForesterForesterSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $25,795
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $24,383
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo net 46 46 50
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Premium Package     5,000
Floor mats     100
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo net 30 30 41
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Premium Package     4,550
Floor mats     81
Options (change) 578 761 5,150
Options (change) 420 539 4,672
Destination 625 625 750
Total Price $27,898 $29,281 $31,695
Total Invoice $25,975 $27,280 $29,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,559
Model Year200720072011
ModelForesterForesterSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,898$29,281$31,695
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,023$29,281$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0
Total Invoice$25,975$27,280$29,805
Adjustments for Features-8150-1,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,160$27,280$28,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200720072011
ModelForesterForesterSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
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$6,120$5,245$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments-8150-1,086

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20072011
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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested150032%
Total Not Requested325068%

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