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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: $31,948

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $772

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,836

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAccordForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,655 $29,895
Base Invoice $25,299 $27,992
3.5L V6 2,075  
Navigation system 2,200 1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
3.5L V6 1,893  
Navigation system 2,007 888
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Options (change) 4,275 1,278
Options (change) 3,900 1,069
Destination 790 775
Total Price $32,720 $31,948
Total Invoice $29,989 $29,836

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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: $3,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,693
Model Year20122012
ModelAccordForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,720$31,948
Adjustments for Features0-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,720$29,228
Total Invoice$29,989$29,836
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,989$27,296

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
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
Traffic information $25
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$3,215$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,540

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,553 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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