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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: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $6,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $6,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT TouringLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $22,895
Base Invoice $27,992 $20,961
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Package 3   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Package 3   1,278
Options (change) 518 1,400
Options (change) 337 1,278
Destination 775 600
Total Price $31,188 $24,895
Total Invoice $29,104 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,500
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT TouringLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4235hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,188$24,895
Adjustments for Features-4,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,153$24,895
Total Invoice$29,104$22,839
Adjustments for Features-3,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,339$22,839

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.5 XT TouringLX
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$6,535$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122006
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.3,458 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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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