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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: $30,245

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,732

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,248

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $27,245
Base Invoice $26,707 $25,465
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo net 46 50
Universal garage door opener 82  
Navigation Package   2,100
Floor mats   100
Navigation system 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo net 30 41
Universal garage door opener 54  
Navigation Package   1,911
Floor mats   81
Options (change) 2,787 2,250
Options (change) 2,189 2,033
Destination 695 750
Total Price $31,977 $30,245
Total Invoice $29,591 $28,248

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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: $163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $411
Model Year20102011
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4274hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,977$30,245
Adjustments for Features-1,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,082$30,245
Total Invoice$29,591$28,248
Adjustments for Features-1,7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,837$28,248

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102011
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
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
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$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7540

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102011
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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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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