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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: $24,845

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,521

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,135

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelCivicForester
TrimSi2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,555 $28,195
Base Invoice $20,956 $26,409
Navigation system 1,500 1,800
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system 1,389 1,650
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 1,500 2,476
Options (change) 1,389 2,135
Destination 790 695
Total Price $24,845 $31,366
Total Invoice $23,135 $29,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,373
Model Year20122009
ModelCivicForester
TrimSi2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,845$31,366
Adjustments for Features0-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,845$26,291
Total Invoice$23,135$29,239
Adjustments for Features0-4,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,135$24,508

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
ModelCivicForester
TrimSi2.5 XT Limited
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,025$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,731

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
ModelCivicForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.0 in
Length177.3 in179.5 in
Width69.0 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.568.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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