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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: $32,705

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $3,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020201520152015
ModelForesterSonataSonataSonata
TrimTouringLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,595 $26,525 $28,575 $33,525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Cargo net 68 50 50 50
All-weather floor mats 81 130 130 130
Universal garage door opener 120      
Door sill trim plates 53      
Tech Package   3,500    
Ultimate Package   1,550 4,950  
Floor mats   125 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158      
Cargo net 44 41 41 41
All-weather floor mats 52 104 104 104
Universal garage door opener 78      
Door sill trim plates 34      
Tech Package   3,185    
Ultimate Package   1,411 4,416  
Floor mats   100 100 100
Options (change) 567 5,355 5,255 305
Options (change) 366 4,841 4,661 245
Destination 1,010 825 825 825
Total Price $36,172 $32,705 $34,655 $34,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,491
Model Year2020201520152015
ModelForesterSonataSonataSonata
TrimTouringLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,172$32,705$34,655$34,655
Adjustments for Features-3,1250-75-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,047$32,705$34,580$34,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,875$1,875

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2020201520152015
ModelForesterSonataSonataSonata
TrimTouringLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
PIN Code Access$10   
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125   
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,075$5,950$6,025$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$0$75$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-1190-70-70

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20202015
ModelForesterSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.4 in
Length182.1 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in73.4 in
Height67.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Apple Car Play support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested167543%
Total Not Requested225057%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

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

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