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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: $33,090

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $4,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,211

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $3,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $31,900
Base Invoice $32,028 $30,081
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Cargo net 90 50
All-weather floor mats 72 130
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Remote start 445  
Floor mats   125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Cargo net 58 41
All-weather floor mats 46 104
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Remote start 333  
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 2,515 305
Options (change) 2,005 245
Destination 875 885
Total Price $37,685 $33,090
Total Invoice $34,908 $31,211

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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: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,219
Model Year20172018
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T8
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$37,685$33,090
Adjustments for Features-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,010$33,090
Total Invoice$34,908$31,211
Adjustments for Features-2,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,430$31,211

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172018
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
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 sway warning$25 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$8,725$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4780

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20172018
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
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested247589%
Total Not Requested30011%

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