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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: $30,155

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $3,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920132013
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonata
TrimLimitedTouringLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $25,845 $27,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Navigation system 1,350      
Cargo net 68 68 50 50
All-weather floor mats 81 81 115 115
Remote start 455 455 350 350
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Door sill trim plates 53 53    
Premium Package     2,900 2,900
Floor mats     100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Navigation system 1,156      
Cargo net 44 44 41 41
All-weather floor mats 52 52 92 92
Remote start 341 341 316 316
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Door sill trim plates 34 34    
Premium Package     2,639 2,639
Floor mats     80 80
Options (change) 2,372 1,022 3,515 3,515
Options (change) 1,863 707 3,168 3,168
Destination 975 975 795 795
Total Price $34,142 $36,292 $30,155 $31,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,800
Model Year2019201920132013
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonata
TrimLimitedTouringLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,142$36,292$30,155$31,905
Adjustments for Features-3,465-7,5250-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,677$28,767$30,155$31,805
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$1,650

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2019201920132013
ModelForesterForesterSonataSonata
TrimLimitedTouringLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$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  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,865$10,925$3,400$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$7,525$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-288-3490-93

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20192013
ModelForesterSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.0 in
Length182.1 in189.8 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height67.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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