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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: $5,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,120

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $4,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $24,550
Base Invoice $30,836 $22,959
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Cargo net 87 50
Universal garage door opener 74  
Floor mats   90
Cargo tray   90
Bluetooth cell phone link   325
Navigation system   1,250
3.3L V6   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Cargo net 56 41
Universal garage door opener 48  
Floor mats   73
Cargo tray   73
Bluetooth cell phone link   292
Navigation system   1,137
3.3L V6   1,850
Options (change) 395 3,805
Options (change) 255 3,466
Destination 825 695
Total Price $34,215 $29,050
Total Invoice $31,916 $27,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $440
Model Year20142009
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4249hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,215$29,050
Adjustments for Features-4,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,545$29,050
Total Invoice$31,916$27,120
Adjustments for Features-4,3560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,560$27,120

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,120$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.4 in
Length180.9 in188.9 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height66.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft316.3 ft3

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