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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: $32,178

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $912

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,805

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $31,900
Base Invoice $26,409 $30,081
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 453  
iPod integration 223  
Cargo net 46 50
All-weather floor mats 69 130
Universal garage door opener 82  
Navigation system 1,800  
Remote start 432  
Floor mats   125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 340  
iPod integration 145  
Cargo net 30 41
All-weather floor mats 39 104
Universal garage door opener 54  
Navigation system 1,650  
Remote start 324  
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 3,288 305
Options (change) 2,701 245
Destination 695 885
Total Price $32,178 $33,090
Total Invoice $29,805 $31,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,065
Model Year20092018
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,178$33,090
Adjustments for Features0-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,178$29,410
Total Invoice$29,805$31,211
Adjustments for Features0-3,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,805$27,740

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,720$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,471

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.4 in
Length179.5 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in73.4 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,492 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.3 ft3

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