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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: $28,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $34,350 $30,100
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $32,188 $28,257
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 130 130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Floor mats     125 125
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30 41 41
All-weather floor mats 33 33 104 104
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Floor mats     100 100
Options (change) 941 1,169 305 305
Options (change) 655 802 245 245
Destination 645 645 835 835
Total Price $28,281 $29,709 $35,490 $31,240
Total Invoice $26,230 $27,563 $33,268 $29,337

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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: $1,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,605
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4245hp I4154hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,281$29,709$35,490$31,240
Adjustments for Features-6400-6,430-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,641$29,709$29,060$29,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$275
Total Invoice$26,230$27,563$33,268$29,337
Adjustments for Features-5940-6,027-1,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,636$27,563$27,241$27,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0$307

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
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 
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
Sunshades, second row  $125$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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
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 
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$6,185$5,545$11,975$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$6,430$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-6,027-1,789

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082017
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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