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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: $32,769

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,101

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $29,425
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $27,926
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453  
Rear spoiler 368    
Cargo net 48 48 50
Cargo cover 166 166 190
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 350
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 250
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Ultimate Package     2,500
Cargo tray     100
Floor mats     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Navigation system 888 888  
Bodyside moldings 156 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340  
Rear spoiler 276    
Cargo net 31 31 41
Cargo cover 108 108 153
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 316
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 226
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Ultimate Package     2,275
Cargo tray     80
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 3,579 3,211 3,565
Options (change) 2,720 2,444 3,191
Destination 795 795 980
Total Price $32,769 $34,001 $33,970
Total Invoice $30,101 $31,323 $32,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Tucson Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $914
Model Year201320132018
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4175hp I4
TransmissionT4T4S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$32,769$34,001$33,970
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,769$33,826$30,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0
Total Invoice$30,101$31,323$32,097
Adjustments for Features0-161-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,101$31,162$29,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,061$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year201320132018
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$4,370$4,545$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-2,910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.1 in
Length169.5 in176.2 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height65.9 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft361.9 ft3

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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

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Rear reading lights0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75022%
Total Not Requested270078%

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