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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: $23,935

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,813

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $8,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelOutbackOutbackElantra
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $20,595
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $19,727
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295  
Cargo net 70 70 50
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Technology Package     2,100
Cargo tray     70
Floor mats     95
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913  
Cargo net 45 45 41
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Technology Package     1,911
Cargo tray     57
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 2,365 3,160 2,565
Options (change) 1,958 2,621 2,311
Destination 850 850 775
Total Price $33,610 $37,405 $23,935
Total Invoice $31,281 $34,698 $22,813

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,386
Model Year201620162012
ModelOutbackOutbackElantra
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6148hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,610$37,405$23,935
Adjustments for Features-6,535-8,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,075$28,520$23,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$31,281$34,698$22,813
Adjustments for Features-6,082-8,2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,199$26,456$22,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,257$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201620162012
ModelOutbackOutbackElantra
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,185$10,535$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,535$8,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,082-8,2420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162012
ModelOutbackElantra
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length189.6 in178.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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