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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: $25,260

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $5,216

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,847

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $4,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelForesterForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $23,070
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $21,821
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98  
Cargo net 68 68 68  
Cargo tray       90
Bluetooth cell phone link       325
Floor mats       150
Sunroof       950
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63  
Cargo net 44 44 44  
Cargo tray       73
Bluetooth cell phone link       292
Floor mats       121
Sunroof       865
Options (change) 166 166 166 1,515
Options (change) 107 107 107 1,351
Destination 915 915 915 675
Total Price $30,476 $34,171 $37,171 $25,260
Total Invoice $28,527 $31,909 $34,697 $23,847

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $188
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelForesterForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4173hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/60-16
Total Price$30,476$34,171$37,171$25,260
Adjustments for Features-4,050-8,835-9,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,426$25,336$28,036$25,260
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$28,527$31,909$34,697$23,847
Adjustments for Features-3,791-8,250-8,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,736$23,659$26,170$23,847
Cost Above Minimum$1,077$0$2,511$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2018201820182008
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 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system $600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,525$12,310$12,610$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$8,835$9,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,791-8,250-8,5270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20182008
ModelForesterTucson
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length180.9 in170.3 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height66.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft365.5 ft3

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