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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: $31,695

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid   
Difference: $2,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202011
ModelForesterForesterSonata
TrimLimitedTouringHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $25,795
Navigation system 1,350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Cargo net 68 68 50
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Premium Package     5,000
Floor mats     100
Navigation system 1,156    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Cargo net 44 44 41
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Premium Package     4,550
Floor mats     81
Options (change) 1,836 486 5,150
Options (change) 1,470 314 4,672
Destination 1,010 1,010 750
Total Price $33,941 $36,091 $31,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,774
Model Year202020202011
ModelForesterForesterSonata
TrimLimitedTouringHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,941$36,091$31,695
Adjustments for Features-3,940-8,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,001$28,091$31,695
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year202020202011
ModelForesterForesterSonata
TrimLimitedTouringHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$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$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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Total Value of Features$7,415$11,475$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$8,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-288-2930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20202011
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.3,162 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 Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested260055%
Total Not Requested215045%

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