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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: $395

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,438

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterTucsonTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL PlusLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $26,700 $29,425
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $25,646 $27,926
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
Cargo tray 75 75 100 100
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 350 350
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Floor mats     125 125
Cargo cover     190 190
Roof rack crossbars     250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Cargo net 30 30 41 41
Cargo tray 46 46 80 80
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 316 316
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Floor mats     100 100
Cargo cover     153 153
Roof rack crossbars     226 226
Illuminated door sill trim plates     226  
Options (change) 1,260 1,488 1,315 1,065
Options (change) 863 1,010 1,142 916
Destination 645 645 980 980
Total Price $28,600 $30,028 $28,995 $31,470
Total Invoice $26,438 $27,771 $27,768 $29,822

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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: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,722
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterTucsonTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSEL PlusLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4164hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/60-17245/45-19
Total Price$28,600$30,028$28,995$31,470
Adjustments for Features-6400-3,805-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,960$30,028$25,190$27,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,925
Total Invoice$26,438$27,771$27,768$29,822
Adjustments for Features-5920-3,644-4,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,846$27,771$24,124$25,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0$1,571

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2008200820182018
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $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 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,310$4,670$8,475$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$3,805$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments-5920-3,644-4,127

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082018
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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