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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: $31,785

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $393

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,651

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,409 $26,345
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 453  
iPod integration 223  
Cargo net 46 50
All-weather floor mats 69 115
Remote start 432 350
Navigation system 1,800  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Navigation Package   2,200
Floor mats   100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 340  
iPod integration 145  
Cargo net 30 41
All-weather floor mats 39 92
Remote start 324 316
Navigation system 1,650  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Navigation Package   2,002
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 3,288 2,815
Options (change) 2,701 2,531
Destination 695 775
Total Price $32,178 $31,785
Total Invoice $29,805 $29,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $999
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4274hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,178$31,785
Adjustments for Features-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,933$31,785
Total Invoice$29,805$29,651
Adjustments for Features-1,1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,652$29,651

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,395$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1530

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.0 in
Length179.5 in189.8 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft316.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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