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Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,555

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $10,673

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,847

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $10,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelCivicForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $18,460 $28,495
Base Invoice $16,884 $26,707
Navigation system 1,500 1,800
Bodyside moldings   238
Navigation system 1,368 1,501
Bodyside moldings   155
Options (change) 1,500 2,038
Options (change) 1,368 1,656
Destination 595 695
Total Price $20,555 $31,228
Total Invoice $18,847 $29,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,498
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,535
Model Year20062010
ModelCivicForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$20,555$31,228
Adjustments for Features0-7,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,555$24,053
Total Invoice$18,847$29,058
Adjustments for Features0-6,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,847$22,382

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062010
ModelCivicForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,050$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,676

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062010
ModelCivicForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length176.7 in179.5 in
Width69.0 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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