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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: $24,890

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $3,194

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,537

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $2,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $22,670
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $21,447
Skid plate (one) 110 110  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear bumper protector 72 72  
Cargo tray 75 75 95
2.7L V6     1,250
Floor mats     150
Skid plate (one) 71 71  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear bumper protector 47 47  
Cargo tray 46 46 76
2.7L V6     1,168
Floor mats     121
Options (change) 744 702 1,495
Options (change) 526 498 1,365
Destination 645 645 725
Total Price $28,084 $29,242 $24,890
Total Invoice $26,101 $27,259 $23,537

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,149
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,593
Model Year200820082009
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$28,084$29,242$24,890
Adjustments for Features-1,045-1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,039$29,087$24,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$0
Total Invoice$26,101$27,259$23,537
Adjustments for Features-971-1440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,130$27,115$23,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,985$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year200820082009
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 $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
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 
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$5,310$4,420$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-971-1440

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082009
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
178 lb-ft@4000		1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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