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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: $29,705

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $2,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,916

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $2,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.5 XT TouringSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $28,575 $33,525
Base Invoice $27,992 $26,846 $31,425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Cargo net 48 50 50
All-weather floor mats 69 130 130
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Floor mats   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Cargo net 31 41 41
All-weather floor mats 39 104 104
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Floor mats   100 100
Options (change) 1,758 305 305
Options (change) 1,411 245 245
Destination 775 825 825
Total Price $32,428 $29,705 $34,655
Total Invoice $30,178 $27,916 $32,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $452
Model Year201220152015
ModelForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.5 XT TouringSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,428$29,705$34,655
Adjustments for Features-3,1350-5,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,293$29,705$29,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0
Total Invoice$30,178$27,916$32,495
Adjustments for Features-2,9170-4,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,261$27,916$27,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$203$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201220152015
ModelForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.5 XT TouringSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$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
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation system$600 $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,260$3,125$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,135$0$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9170-4,782

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122015
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.3,505 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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