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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: $12,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $11,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelForesterSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $22,895
Base Invoice $33,675 $20,961
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Package 3   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Package 3   1,278
Options (change) 365 1,400
Options (change) 236 1,278
Destination 915 600
Total Price $37,370 $24,895
Total Invoice $34,826 $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: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,365
Model Year20182006
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$37,370$24,895
Adjustments for Features-10,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,045$24,895
Total Invoice$34,826$22,839
Adjustments for Features-9,6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,204$22,839

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182006
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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$12,825$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,6220

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,653 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

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

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