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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: $29,725

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $2,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,106

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $1,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelForesterForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $24,995
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $23,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 250
Navigation Package 1,350      
Cargo net 90 90 90 50
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 205
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634 350
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Premium Package       2,850
Floor mats       100
Cargo tray       100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 226
Navigation Package 1,157      
Cargo net 58 58 58 41
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 184
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475 316
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Premium Package       2,594
Floor mats       80
Cargo tray       80
Options (change) 2,768 1,418 1,418 3,905
Options (change) 2,127 970 970 3,521
Destination 850 850 850 825
Total Price $32,413 $33,063 $36,063 $29,725
Total Invoice $29,932 $30,605 $33,389 $28,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Tucson Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $143
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $524
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelForesterForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4176hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,413$33,063$36,063$29,725
Adjustments for Features-2,545-2,780-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,868$30,283$33,083$29,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$29,932$30,605$33,389$28,106
Adjustments for Features-2,350-2,573-2,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,582$28,032$30,630$28,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$3,048$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelForesterForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,970$6,205$6,405$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$2,780$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,350-2,573-2,7590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20162012
ModelForesterTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in173.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft355.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested155062%

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