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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: $35,490

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,268

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $1,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $34,350
Base Invoice $32,028 $32,188
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90 50
All-weather floor mats 72 130
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Floor mats   125
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58 41
All-weather floor mats 46 104
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 2,070 305
Options (change) 1,672 245
Destination 875 835
Total Price $37,240 $35,490
Total Invoice $34,575 $33,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,130
Model Year20172017
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,240$35,490
Adjustments for Features-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,615$35,490
Total Invoice$34,575$33,268
Adjustments for Features-2,4370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,138$33,268

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172017
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
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
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$8,550$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172017
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.3,492 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested222580%
Total Not Requested55020%

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