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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: $34,655

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $1,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $1,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $28,575 $33,525
Base Invoice $30,927 $26,846 $31,425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Cargo net 90 50 50
All-weather floor mats 72 130 130
Ultimate Package   4,950  
Floor mats   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Cargo net 58 41 41
All-weather floor mats 46 104 104
Ultimate Package   4,416  
Floor mats   100 100
Options (change) 2,370 5,255 305
Options (change) 1,944 4,661 245
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $36,315 $34,655 $34,655
Total Invoice $33,721 $32,332 $32,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $707
Model Year201520152015
ModelForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,315$34,655$34,655
Adjustments for Features-73500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,580$34,655$34,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$33,721$32,332$32,495
Adjustments for Features-68200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,039$32,332$32,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$163

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201520152015
ModelForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Terrain selector$200  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
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$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,210$6,475$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-68200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20152015
ModelForesterSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length180.9 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in73.4 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested177577%
Total Not Requested52523%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Apple Car Play support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested117522%
Total Not Requested427578%

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