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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: $10,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $10,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $22,895
Base Invoice $32,028 $20,961
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Package 3   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Package 3   1,278
Options (change) 275 1,400
Options (change) 178 1,278
Destination 875 600
Total Price $35,445 $24,895
Total Invoice $33,081 $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: $3,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,266
Model Year20172006
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4235hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$35,445$24,895
Adjustments for Features-7,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,970$24,895
Total Invoice$33,081$22,839
Adjustments for Features-6,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,105$22,839

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172006
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$9,825$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172006
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.3,458 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

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

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