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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,970

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $571

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,813

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $29,425
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $27,926
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Cargo net 68 68 68 50
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 619 350
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 181 250
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Ultimate Package       2,500
Cargo tray       100
Floor mats       125
Cargo cover       190
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Cargo net 44 44 44 41
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 464 316
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 226
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Ultimate Package       2,275
Cargo tray       80
Floor mats       100
Cargo cover       153
Options (change) 4,231 1,286 1,286 3,565
Options (change) 3,393 895 895 3,191
Destination 915 915 915 980
Total Price $34,541 $35,291 $38,291 $33,970
Total Invoice $31,813 $32,697 $35,485 $32,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,228
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4175hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18245/45-19
Total Price$34,541$35,291$38,291$33,970
Adjustments for Features-1,025-1,785-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,516$33,506$36,206$33,970
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,813$32,697$35,485$32,097
Adjustments for Features-944-1,654-1,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,869$31,043$33,553$32,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$174$2,684$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,850$7,610$7,910$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$1,785$2,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-944-1,654-1,9320

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length180.9 in176.2 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft361.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested197545%
Total Not Requested240055%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175051%
Total Not Requested170049%

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