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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: $3,221

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,106

Hyundai Tucson Limited   
Difference: $2,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForesterForesterForesterTucson
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $24,995
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $23,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 250
Navigation system 1,350      
Cargo net 68 68 68 50
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 181 205
Class II trailer hitch 619 619 619 350
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Premium Package       2,850
Floor mats       100
Cargo tray       100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 226
Navigation system 1,156      
Cargo net 44 44 44 41
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 184
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 464 316
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Premium Package       2,594
Floor mats       80
Cargo tray       80
Options (change) 2,636 1,286 1,286 3,905
Options (change) 2,051 895 895 3,521
Destination 915 915 915 825
Total Price $32,946 $35,291 $38,291 $29,725
Total Invoice $30,471 $32,697 $35,485 $28,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,881
Model Year2018201820182012
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$32,946$35,291$38,291$29,725
Adjustments for Features-2,925-6,985-7,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,021$28,306$31,006$29,725
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,471$32,697$35,485$28,106
Adjustments for Features-2,705-6,472-6,7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,766$26,225$28,734$28,106
Cost Above Minimum$1,541$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year2018201820182012
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 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
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 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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$0$0 
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$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$5,700$9,760$10,060$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$6,985$7,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,705-6,472-6,7510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
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
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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