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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: $29,050

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,120

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $2,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $24,550
Base Invoice $26,707 $22,959
Navigation system 1,800 1,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo net 46 50
Cargo tray 75 90
Universal garage door opener 82  
Floor mats   90
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
3.3L V6   2,000
Navigation system 1,501 1,137
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo net 30 41
Cargo tray 46 73
Universal garage door opener 54  
Floor mats   73
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
3.3L V6   1,850
Options (change) 3,100 3,805
Options (change) 2,390 3,466
Destination 695 695
Total Price $32,290 $29,050
Total Invoice $29,792 $27,120

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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 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $161
Model Year20102009
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4249hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,290$29,050
Adjustments for Features-3,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,220$29,050
Total Invoice$29,792$27,120
Adjustments for Features-2,8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,959$27,120

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102009
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,820$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102009
ModelForesterSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.4 in
Length179.5 in188.9 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height65.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.3 ft3

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