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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,950

Hyundai Veloster Turbo   
Difference: $5,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,533

Hyundai Veloster Turbo   
Difference: $4,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterVeloster
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $22,600
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $21,505
Navigation system 1,350      
Cargo net 68 68 68 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 295
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Tech Package       2,700
Cargo tray       95
Floor mats       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Navigation system 1,156      
Cargo net 44 44 44 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 266
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Tech Package       2,484
Cargo tray       76
Floor mats       100
Interior ambient lighting       226
Options (change) 1,783 433 433 3,515
Options (change) 1,436 280 280 3,193
Destination 915 915 915 835
Total Price $32,093 $34,438 $37,438 $26,950
Total Invoice $29,856 $32,082 $34,870 $25,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $722
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,099
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterVeloster
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,093$34,438$37,438$26,950
Adjustments for Features-4,150-8,210-8,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,943$26,228$28,928$26,950
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,856$32,082$34,870$25,533
Adjustments for Features-3,861-7,648-7,9260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,995$24,434$26,944$25,533
Cost Above Minimum$1,561$0$2,510$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterVeloster
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side window (one side)   $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
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 
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$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height 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 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,200$11,260$11,560$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$8,210$8,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,861-7,648-7,9260

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterVeloster
Body4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in
Length180.9 in
Width70.7 in
Height66.4 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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 information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested155054%

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