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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: $7,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelForesterForesterVeloster
TrimLimitedTouringTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Base Price $31,395 $34,895 $22,600
Navigation system 1,350    
Cargo net 68 68 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 295
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Tech Package     2,700
Cargo tray     95
Floor mats     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Navigation system 1,156    
Cargo net 44 44 41
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 266
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Tech Package     2,484
Cargo tray     76
Floor mats     100
Interior ambient lighting     226
Options (change) 1,783 433 3,515
Options (change) 1,436 280 3,193
Destination 1,050 1,050 835
Total Price $34,228 $36,378 $26,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Veloster Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,507
Model Year202120212017
ModelForesterForesterVeloster
TrimLimitedTouringTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV3dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4201hp 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)225/55-18225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,228$36,378$26,950
Adjustments for Features-4,250-8,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,978$28,068$26,950
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year202120212017
ModelForesterForesterVeloster
TrimLimitedTouringTurbo
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
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights $1000 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,300$11,360$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$8,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-309-3040

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20212017
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 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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