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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: $22,075

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $11,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterVeloster
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $17,300
Navigation system 1,350    
Tech Package     2,000
Style Package     2,000
Navigation system 1,156    
Tech Package     1,840
Style Package     1,840
Options (change) 1,350 0 4,000
Options (change) 1,156 0 3,680
Destination 1,010 1,010 775
Total Price $33,455 $35,605 $22,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Veloster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,440
Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterVeloster
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/40-18
Total Price$33,455$35,605$22,075
Adjustments for Features-6,365-10,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,090$25,180$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterVeloster
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side window (one side)  $100
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$9,040$13,100$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,365$10,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-412-2960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20202012
ModelForesterVeloster
Body4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in
Length182.1 in
Width71.5 in
Height67.5 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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 Veloster

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152594%
Total Not Requested1006%
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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