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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,090

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $4,937

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,211

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $4,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $31,900
Base Invoice $33,675 $30,081
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Cargo net 68 50
All-weather floor mats 81 130
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Remote start 455  
Floor mats   125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Cargo net 44 41
All-weather floor mats 52 104
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Remote start 341  
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 1,022 305
Options (change) 707 245
Destination 915 885
Total Price $38,027 $33,090
Total Invoice $35,297 $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: $2,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,533
Model Year20182018
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$38,027$33,090
Adjustments for Features-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,277$33,090
Total Invoice$35,297$31,211
Adjustments for Features-2,5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,744$31,211

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182018
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 cover$75 
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$8,800$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5530

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,653 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata specs.

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