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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: $31,870

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $193

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,221

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelAccordAccordForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,920 $34,930 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,453 $31,935 $26,409
3.5L V6 2,075    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
iPod integration     223
Universal garage door opener     82
Remote start     432
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
3.5L V6 1,893    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
iPod integration     145
Universal garage door opener     54
Remote start     324
Satellite radio     340
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 2,075 0 3,173
Options (change) 1,893 0 2,632
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $31,870 $35,805 $32,063
Total Invoice $29,221 $32,810 $29,736

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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: $1,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $867
Model Year201720172009
ModelAccordAccordForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine278hp V6278hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/33 MPG21/33 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$31,870$35,805$32,063
Adjustments for Features0-4,640-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,870$31,165$29,858
Cost Above Minimum$705$0$0
Total Invoice$29,221$32,810$29,736
Adjustments for Features0-4,252-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,221$28,558$27,691
Cost Above Minimum$663$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172009
ModelAccordAccordForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Limited
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated second row seats $200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Total Value of Features$4,115$8,755$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,640$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,252-2,045

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelAccordForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length192.5 in179.5 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,543 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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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