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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: $21,980

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,291

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelCivicForesterForester
TrimSiSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,310 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,621 $25,297 $26,116
4-speed automatic   1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler     353
4-speed automatic   909 909
Rear spoiler     230
Options (change) 0 1,000 1,353
Options (change) 0 909 1,139
Destination 670 645 645
Total Price $21,980 $28,640 $29,893
Total Invoice $20,291 $26,851 $27,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,963
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,989
Model Year200820082008
ModelCivicForesterForester
TrimSiSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine197hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$21,980$28,640$29,893
Adjustments for Features0-3,450-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,980$25,190$24,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$247$0
Total Invoice$20,291$26,851$27,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,234-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,291$23,617$23,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$337$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082008
ModelCivicForesterForester
TrimSiSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,750$6,200$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,234-4,620

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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelCivicForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length176.7 in176.6 in
Width69.0 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.057.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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