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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: $28,348

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $142

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,266

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201620162016
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonataSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $27,350 $34,075 $30,100
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $25,850 $31,933 $28,257
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Satellite radio 445 445      
Cargo net 46 46 50 50 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 130 130 130
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Floor mats     125 125 125
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Satellite radio 334 334      
Cargo net 30 30 41 41 41
All-weather floor mats 33 33 104 104 104
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Floor mats     100 100 100
Options (change) 1,028 1,169 305 305 305
Options (change) 711 802 245 245 245
Destination 625 625 835 835 835
Total Price $28,348 $29,689 $28,490 $35,215 $31,240
Total Invoice $26,266 $27,543 $26,930 $33,013 $29,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $488
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52
Model Year20072007201620162016
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonataSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4185hp I4245hp I4154hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,348$29,689$28,490$35,215$31,240
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,530-6,280-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,448$29,689$26,960$28,935$29,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$1,975$2,200
Total Invoice$26,266$27,543$26,930$33,013$29,337
Adjustments for Features-8340-1,446-5,887-1,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,432$27,543$25,484$27,126$27,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,111$0$1,642$1,900

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20072007201620162016
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonataSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop $100   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Sunroof  $900  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support   $0 
Apple CarPlay support   $100 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio   $50 
Navigation system   $600 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
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
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,120$5,220$6,750$11,500$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,530$6,280$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-1,446-5,887-1,953

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20072016
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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