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Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,075

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $7,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $6,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVeloster
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $17,300
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $16,699
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363  
Tech Package       2,000
Style Package       2,000
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272  
Tech Package       1,840
Style Package       1,840
Options (change) 2,097 1,897 1,529 4,000
Options (change) 1,722 1,544 1,268 3,680
Destination 775 775 775 775
Total Price $29,467 $30,567 $32,199 $22,075
Total Invoice $27,402 $28,413 $30,035 $21,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,868
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVeloster
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/40-18
Total Price$29,467$30,567$32,199$22,075
Adjustments for Features-4,710-5,410-5,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,757$25,157$26,614$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,402$28,413$30,035$21,154
Adjustments for Features-4,380-5,029-5,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,022$23,384$24,825$21,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$1,803$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVeloster
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side window (one side)   $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75$75
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$7,210$7,910$8,085$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$5,410$5,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,380-5,029-5,2100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterVeloster
Body4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in
Length179.5 in
Width70.1 in
Height65.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22510%
Total Not Requested195090%

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