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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: $28,343

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $302

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,162

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterTucsonTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL PlusLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $26,700 $29,425
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $25,646 $27,926
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 350 350
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Roof rack crossbars     250 250
Floor mats     125 125
Cargo cover     190 190
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30 41 41
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 316 316
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Roof rack crossbars     226 226
Floor mats     100 100
Cargo cover     153 153
Options (change) 823 964 965 965
Options (change) 536 627 836 836
Destination 625 625 980 980
Total Price $28,343 $29,484 $28,645 $31,370
Total Invoice $26,162 $27,257 $27,462 $29,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson SEL Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,928
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,828
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterTucsonTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL PlusLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4164hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/60-17245/45-19
Total Price$28,343$29,484$28,645$31,370
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,130-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,443$29,484$24,515$26,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$2,075
Total Invoice$26,162$27,257$27,462$29,742
Adjustments for Features-8310-3,959-4,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,331$27,257$23,503$25,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$1,707

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterTucsonTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL PlusLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,195$4,295$8,425$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,130$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-8310-3,959-4,532

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in176.2 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height65.0 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft361.9 ft3

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