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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: $24,965

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,031

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelCivicForester
TrimSi2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,255 $29,895
Base Invoice $20,487 $27,992
Navigation system 2,000 1,000
Bodyside moldings   240
Navigation system 1,834 888
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 2,000 1,240
Options (change) 1,834 1,044
Destination 710 775
Total Price $24,965 $31,910
Total Invoice $23,031 $29,811

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,464
Model Year20102012
ModelCivicForester
TrimSi2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine197hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,965$31,910
Adjustments for Features0-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,965$26,220
Total Invoice$23,031$29,811
Adjustments for Features0-5,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,031$24,495

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
ModelCivicForester
TrimSi2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,175$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,316

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
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 Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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