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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: $5,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212006
ModelForesterSonata
TrimPremiumLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,795 $22,895
All Weather Package 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Fog lights 382  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Package 3   1,400
All Weather Package 417  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Fog lights 286  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Package 3   1,278
Options (change) 1,302 1,400
Options (change) 974 1,278
Destination 1,050 600
Total Price $30,147 $24,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,377
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,008
Model Year20212006
ModelForesterSonata
TrimPremiumLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4235hp V6
TransmissionCVTT5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,147$24,895
Adjustments for Features-2,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,272$24,895

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20212006
ModelForesterSonata
TrimPremiumLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,400$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20212006
ModelForesterSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.4 in
Length182.1 in188.9 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height67.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

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

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