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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tiburon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tiburon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,560

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $5,674

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,135

Hyundai Tiburon GT   
Difference: $5,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterTiburon
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $19,925
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $18,880
Satellite radio 432      
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 45
Limited Package       1,500
Floor mats       90
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Satellite radio 324      
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 36
Limited Package       1,179
Floor mats       73
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Options (change) 1,014 582 214 1,960
Options (change) 739 415 139 1,580
Destination 725 725 725 675
Total Price $28,234 $29,302 $30,934 $22,560
Total Invoice $26,278 $27,326 $28,948 $21,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $153
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterTiburon
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4172hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7220, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,234$29,302$30,934$22,560
Adjustments for Features-5,690-6,590-6,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,544$22,712$24,169$22,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$26,278$27,326$28,948$21,135
Adjustments for Features-5,296-6,146-6,3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,982$21,180$22,617$21,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$198$1,635$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterTiburon
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,290$8,190$8,365$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$6,590$6,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,296-6,146-6,3310

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tiburon

Model Year20112008
ModelForesterTiburon
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in99.6 in
Length179.5 in173.0 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height65.9 in52.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,899 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in50.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tiburon GT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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