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Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,725

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,822

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $6,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElantra
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $16,570
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $15,909
Limited Package 2,800 2,700      
Stability control 300 300      
Sunroof         1,150
Cargo tray         70
Floor mats         85
Rear spoiler         375
Leather seating surfaces         800
Limited Package 2,520 2,426      
Stability control 275 275      
Sunroof         1,047
Cargo tray         57
Floor mats         68
Rear spoiler         338
Leather seating surfaces         728
Options (change) 3,100 3,000 0 0 2,480
Options (change) 2,795 2,701 0 0 2,238
Destination 645 645 645 645 675
Total Price $27,340 $29,940 $31,640 $32,140 $19,725
Total Invoice $25,628 $28,005 $29,440 $29,995 $18,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,939
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElantra
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,340$29,940$31,640$32,140$19,725
Adjustments for Features-4,125-5,825-4,800-6,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,215$24,115$26,840$26,065$19,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$3,625$2,850$0
Total Invoice$25,628$28,005$29,440$29,995$18,822
Adjustments for Features-3,867-5,449-4,466-5,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,761$22,556$24,974$24,325$18,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$795$3,213$2,564$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElantra
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Navigation system $600   
Satellite radio    $200
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass   $0 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,750$7,450$6,425$7,700$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$5,825$4,800$6,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,867-5,449-4,466-5,6700

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackElantra
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length188.7 in177.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height63.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110037%
Total Not Requested187563%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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