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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,935

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $3,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,555

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $2,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $23,070
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $21,821
Skid plate (one) 110 110  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear bumper protector 72 72  
Cargo tray 75 75 90
Cargo net 46 46  
Floor mats     150
Sunroof     950
Skid plate (one) 71 71  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear bumper protector 47 47  
Cargo tray 46 46 73
Cargo net 30 30  
Floor mats     121
Sunroof     865
Options (change) 790 748 1,190
Options (change) 556 528 1,059
Destination 645 645 675
Total Price $28,130 $29,288 $24,935
Total Invoice $26,131 $27,289 $23,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,661
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4173hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/60-16
Total Price$28,130$29,288$24,935
Adjustments for Features-985-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,145$29,193$24,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$0
Total Invoice$26,131$27,289$23,555
Adjustments for Features-915-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,216$27,200$23,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,984$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$5,360$4,470$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$95$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-915-890

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.5 in
Length176.6 in170.3 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft365.5 ft3

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