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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: $23,460

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $4,182

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,364

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElantraElantra
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $21,800 $22,100
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $20,906 $21,078
Stability control 300 300        
Limited Package 2,800 2,700        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183   295  
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 50 50
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 77    
Cargo tray         105 105
Floor mats         125 125
Illuminated door sill trim plates         250 250
Stability control 275 275        
Limited Package 2,520 2,426        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119   239  
Cargo net 28 28 28 28 41 41
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 50    
Cargo tray         84 84
Floor mats         100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates         226 226
Options (change) 3,402 3,302 302 119 825 530
Options (change) 2,992 2,898 197 78 690 451
Destination 645 645 645 645 835 835
Total Price $27,642 $30,242 $31,942 $32,259 $23,460 $23,465
Total Invoice $25,825 $28,202 $29,637 $30,073 $22,431 $22,364

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,835
Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElantraElantra
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6201hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,642$30,242$31,942$32,259$23,460$23,465
Adjustments for Features-2,175-3,875-2,850-3,9750-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,467$26,367$29,092$28,284$23,460$21,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$3,625$2,817$1,470$0
Total Invoice$25,825$28,202$29,637$30,073$22,431$22,364
Adjustments for Features-2,032-3,614-2,644-3,7060-1,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,793$24,588$26,993$26,367$22,431$20,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$795$3,200$2,574$1,473$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElantraElantra
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125$125
Remote app     $25
Remote climate control     $25
Remote start via app     $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake assist    $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Rearview camera    $200$200
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$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 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 $125
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration     $50
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25 
Hood scoop  $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof    $900 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
HD radio    $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600    
Satellite radio    $200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Metal pedals    $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,125$7,825$6,800$7,925$3,950$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$3,875$2,850$3,975$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,032-3,614-2,644-3,7060-1,406

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackElantra
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in179.9 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height63.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,768 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested142548%
Total Not Requested155052%

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 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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