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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: $28,145

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $7,428

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,337

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $27,245
Base Invoice $32,028 $25,465
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90 50
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Floor mats   100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58 41
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Floor mats   81
Options (change) 403 150
Options (change) 260 122
Destination 875 750
Total Price $35,573 $28,145
Total Invoice $33,163 $26,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,163
Model Year20172011
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,573$28,145
Adjustments for Features-6,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,498$28,145
Total Invoice$33,163$26,337
Adjustments for Features-5,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,500$26,337

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172011
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,700$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172011
ModelForesterSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.0 in
Length180.9 in189.8 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height66.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft316.4 ft3

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