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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: $32,063

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,802

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,736

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelAccordAccordForester
TrimEX-L 2.0TTouring 2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,970 $35,800 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,235 $32,728 $26,409
Navigation system 1,000   1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
iPod integration     223
Universal garage door opener     82
Remote start     432
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system 912   1,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
iPod integration     145
Universal garage door opener     54
Remote start     324
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 1,000 0 3,173
Options (change) 912 0 2,632
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $33,865 $36,695 $32,063
Total Invoice $31,042 $33,623 $29,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Accord EX-L 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Accord Touring 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $843
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,125
Model Year201820182009
ModelAccordAccordForester
TrimEX-L 2.0TTouring 2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4252hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT10T10T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/34 MPG23/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 10450, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$33,865$36,695$32,063
Adjustments for Features-2,645-5,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$31,225$32,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$5$0
Total Invoice$31,042$33,623$29,736
Adjustments for Features-2,425-5,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,617$28,611$29,736
Cost Above Minimum$6$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182009
ModelAccordAccordForester
TrimEX-L 2.0TTouring 2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC) $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Road sign information$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,040$11,865$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,645$5,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,425-5,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelAccordForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in103.0 in
Length192.2 in179.5 in
Width73.3 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.768.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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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