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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: $3,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,537

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $2,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $22,670
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $21,447
Rear bumper protector 78 78  
Skid plate (one) 258 258  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Cargo tray   75 95
2.7L V6     1,250
Floor mats     150
Rear bumper protector 51 51  
Skid plate (one) 168 168  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Cargo tray   46 76
2.7L V6     1,168
Floor mats     121
Options (change) 1,625 1,700 1,495
Options (change) 1,146 1,192 1,365
Destination 695 695 725
Total Price $28,315 $30,590 $24,890
Total Invoice $26,171 $28,296 $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: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $504
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4173hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/60-16
Total Price$28,315$30,590$24,890
Adjustments for Features-2,305-2,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,010$27,810$24,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0
Total Invoice$26,171$28,296$23,537
Adjustments for Features-2,130-2,5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,041$25,724$23,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,683$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,145$5,620$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$2,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,130-2,5720

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.5 in
Length179.5 in170.3 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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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