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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: $1,142

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,836

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelAccordAccordForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $33,630 $29,895
Base Invoice $25,997 $30,749 $27,992
Navigation system 1,775   1,000
3.5L V6 2,075    
Universal garage door opener     93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Navigation system 1,619   888
3.5L V6 1,893    
Universal garage door opener     61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Options (change) 3,850 0 1,278
Options (change) 3,512 0 1,069
Destination 820 820 775
Total Price $33,090 $34,450 $31,948
Total Invoice $30,329 $31,569 $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: $3,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,603
Model Year201520152012
ModelAccordAccordForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine278hp V6278hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG21/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,090$34,450$31,948
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,090$33,000$29,593
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0
Total Invoice$30,329$31,569$29,836
Adjustments for Features0-1,329-2,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,329$30,240$27,637
Cost Above Minimum$89$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152012
ModelAccordAccordForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$3,630$5,080$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,329-2,199

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
ModelAccordForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length191.4 in179.5 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,554 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.868.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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