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Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,180

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $4,142

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,638

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $3,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelOutbackOutbackSonata
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $31,295 $22,470
Base Invoice $25,512 $29,058 $21,035
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Cargo net 42 42 50
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Floor mats     85
Sunroof     900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Cargo net 28 28 41
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Floor mats     68
Sunroof     819
Options (change) 302 119 1,035
Options (change) 197 78 928
Destination 625 625 675
Total Price $28,322 $32,039 $24,180
Total Invoice $26,334 $29,761 $22,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,673
Model Year200620062008
ModelOutbackOutbackSonata
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4250hp H6162hp I4
TransmissionT4T5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,322$32,039$24,180
Adjustments for Features-1,100-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,222$30,364$24,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,142$0
Total Invoice$26,334$29,761$22,638
Adjustments for Features-1,023-1,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,311$28,205$22,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,894$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200620062008
ModelOutbackOutbackSonata
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 $900
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,475$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$1,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,023-1,5560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.4 in
Length186.2 in188.9 in
Width69.7 in72.1 in
Height59.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.3 ft3

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