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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: $32,046

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,630

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $34,075
Base Invoice $26,707 $31,933
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 1,800  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Satellite radio 453  
iPod integration 223  
Cargo net 46 50
All-weather floor mats 69 130
Floor mats   125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,501  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Satellite radio 340  
iPod integration 145  
Cargo net 30 41
All-weather floor mats 39 104
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 2,856 305
Options (change) 2,228 245
Destination 695 835
Total Price $32,046 $35,215
Total Invoice $29,630 $33,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27
Model Year20102016
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,046$35,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,046$31,635
Total Invoice$29,630$33,013
Adjustments for Features0-3,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,630$29,657

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102016
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 
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
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 warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
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$5,195$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,356

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102016
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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