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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: $33,970

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $288

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,602

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $29,425
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $27,926
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895  
Cargo net 90 90 50
Cargo cover 182 182 190
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 350
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 250
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Ultimate Package     2,500
Cargo tray     100
Floor mats     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638  
Cargo net 58 58 41
Cargo cover 118 118 153
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 316
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 226
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Ultimate Package     2,275
Cargo tray     80
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 3,313 3,313 3,565
Options (change) 2,608 2,608 3,191
Destination 850 850 980
Total Price $34,258 $37,258 $33,970
Total Invoice $31,602 $34,385 $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: $843
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29
Model Year201520152018
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4175hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/45-19
Total Price$34,258$37,258$33,970
Adjustments for Features0-200-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,258$37,058$33,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,602$34,385$32,097
Adjustments for Features0-185-524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,602$34,200$31,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year201520152018
ModelForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Terrain selector$200$200 
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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Heated second row seats  $200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,170$5,370$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-524

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length180.9 in176.2 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft361.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested177577%
Total Not Requested52523%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested177577%
Total Not Requested52523%

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, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested135039%
Total Not Requested210061%

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