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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: $20,075

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $5,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,314

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $4,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVeloster
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $17,300
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $16,699
Premium Package 2,350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Style Package       2,000
Premium Package 2,117      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Style Package       1,840
Options (change) 2,745 395 353 2,000
Options (change) 2,375 258 230 1,840
Destination 625 625 625 775
Total Price $25,165 $27,915 $28,873 $20,075
Total Invoice $23,452 $25,884 $26,860 $19,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,628
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVeloster
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/40-18
Total Price$25,165$27,915$28,873$20,075
Adjustments for Features-1,620-3,670-2,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,545$24,245$26,253$20,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,708$0
Total Invoice$23,452$25,884$26,860$19,314
Adjustments for Features-1,510-3,403-2,4370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,942$22,481$24,423$19,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$2,481$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year2006200620062012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVeloster
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side window (one side)   $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Total Value of Features$5,770$7,820$6,770$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$3,670$2,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,510-3,403-2,4370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20062012
ModelForesterVeloster
Body4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in
Length176.6 in
Width68.3 in
Height65.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested177552%
Total Not Requested165048%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested202593%

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