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Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,930

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $1,668

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $2,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelAccordForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,060 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,720 $28,084
3.5L V6 2,200  
5-speed automatic 800  
Navigation system 2,200 1,600
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
3.5L V6 1,988  
5-speed automatic 723  
Navigation system 1,989 1,335
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Options (change) 5,200 1,878
Options (change) 4,700 1,516
Destination 670 725
Total Price $30,930 $32,598
Total Invoice $28,090 $30,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,402
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $621
Model Year20082011
ModelAccordForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,930$32,598
Adjustments for Features0-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,930$29,528
Total Invoice$28,090$30,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,090$27,469

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelAccordForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$3,015$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,856

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelAccordForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.0 in
Length194.1 in179.5 in
Width72.7 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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