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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: $28,600

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,438

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $26,200
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $24,887
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46 50
Cargo tray 75 75 100
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Technology Package     2,650
Floor mats     110
Roof rack crossbars     205
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30 41
Cargo tray 46 46 80
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 316
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Technology Package     2,412
Floor mats     88
Roof rack crossbars     184
Options (change) 1,260 1,488 3,465
Options (change) 863 1,010 3,121
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $28,600 $30,028 $30,540
Total Invoice $26,438 $27,771 $28,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Tucson Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $313
Model Year200820082014
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4182hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$28,600$30,028$30,540
Adjustments for Features-6400-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,960$30,028$27,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,438$27,771$28,883
Adjustments for Features-5920-2,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,846$27,771$26,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year200820082014
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Total Value of Features$5,235$4,595$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments-5920-2,724

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082014
ModelForesterTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in173.2 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft355.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2350100%

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