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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: $7,693

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,291

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $7,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelCivicForester
TrimSi2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,310 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,621 $26,005
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 0 1,153
Options (change) 0 958
Destination 670 625
Total Price $21,980 $29,673
Total Invoice $20,291 $27,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,415
Model Year20082006
ModelCivicForester
TrimSi2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine197hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$21,980$29,673
Adjustments for Features0-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,980$25,498
Total Invoice$20,291$27,588
Adjustments for Features0-3,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,291$23,706

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
ModelCivicForester
TrimSi2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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$3,200$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,882

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
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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