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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: $22,875

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $7,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelCivicForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,040 $27,795
Honda Sensing 1,000  
Eyesight Package   1,695
Honda Sensing 926  
Eyesight Package   1,412
Options (change) 1,000 1,695
Options (change) 926 1,412
Destination 835 1,050
Total Price $22,875 $30,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Civic EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,171
Model Year20162021
ModelCivicForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/41 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/60-17
Total Price$22,875$30,540
Adjustments for Features0-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,875$26,590

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162021
ModelCivicForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
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
Total Value of Features$4,025$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-318

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162021
ModelCivicForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length182.3 in182.1 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height55.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,751 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.176.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX

Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested152569%
Total Not Requested70031%

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