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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.

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,655

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $2,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $2,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $28,575 $33,525
Base Invoice $33,675 $26,846 $31,425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Cargo net 68 50 50
All-weather floor mats 81 130 130
Ultimate Package   4,950  
Floor mats   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Cargo net 44 41 41
All-weather floor mats 52 104 104
Ultimate Package   4,416  
Floor mats   100 100
Options (change) 567 5,255 305
Options (change) 366 4,661 245
Destination 915 825 825
Total Price $37,572 $34,655 $34,655
Total Invoice $34,956 $32,332 $32,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $400
Model Year201820152015
ModelForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,572$34,655$34,655
Adjustments for Features-3,25000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,322$34,655$34,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$34,956$32,332$32,495
Adjustments for Features-3,02400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,932$32,332$32,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$163

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201820152015
ModelForesterSonataSonata
Trim2.0XT TouringSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
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$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,175$5,925$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,02400

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182015
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.3,505 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.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
App support0Yes
Apple Car Play support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested192535%
Total Not Requested352565%

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