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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: $30,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $265

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,982

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelAccordForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,655 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,299 $26,116
3.5L V6 2,075  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
3.5L V6 1,893  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 2,075 1,715
Options (change) 1,893 1,418
Destination 790 645
Total Price $30,520 $30,255
Total Invoice $27,982 $28,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $925
Model Year20122008
ModelAccordForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine271hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,520$30,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,520$29,050
Total Invoice$27,982$28,179
Adjustments for Features0-1,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,982$27,057

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelAccordForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,122

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelAccordForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length194.1 in176.6 in
Width72.7 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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