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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: $25,280

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,539

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCivicForester
TrimSi2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,990 $29,895
Base Invoice $21,360 $27,992
Navigation system 1,500 1,000
Navigation system 1,389 888
Options (change) 1,500 1,000
Options (change) 1,389 888
Destination 790 775
Total Price $25,280 $31,670
Total Invoice $23,539 $29,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,186
Model Year20142012
ModelCivicForester
TrimSi2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine205hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,280$31,670
Adjustments for Features0-5,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,280$26,405
Total Invoice$23,539$29,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,539$24,725

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
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
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
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 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
HDMI port$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,275$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,930

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelCivicForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.0 in
Length179.4 in179.5 in
Width69.0 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,002 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 Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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