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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: $29,045

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $1,288

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,450

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $24,345
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $23,134
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 250
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 50
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195 205
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 468 350
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Premium Package       2,850
Cargo tray       100
Floor mats       100
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 226
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 41
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 184
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 351 316
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Premium Package       2,594
Cargo tray       80
Floor mats       80
Options (change) 2,963 2,763 2,395 3,905
Options (change) 2,286 2,108 1,832 3,521
Destination 775 775 775 795
Total Price $30,333 $31,433 $33,065 $29,045
Total Invoice $27,966 $28,977 $30,599 $27,450

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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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $586
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4176hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$30,333$31,433$33,065$29,045
Adjustments for Features-1,195-1,895-2,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,138$29,538$30,995$29,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,966$28,977$30,599$27,450
Adjustments for Features-1,102-1,747-1,9160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,864$27,230$28,683$27,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$366$1,819$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelForesterForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Total Value of Features$4,520$5,220$5,395$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$1,895$2,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,102-1,747-1,9160

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20122010
ModelForesterTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in173.2 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft355.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested155062%

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