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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: $29,175

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $4,691

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,150

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $4,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelCivicForesterForester
TrimSport Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,300 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $26,275 $28,785 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395 1,395
Cargo cover   182 182
Remote start   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195 1,195
Cargo cover   118 118
Remote start   333 333
Options (change) 0 2,221 2,221
Options (change) 0 1,775 1,775
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $29,175 $33,866 $36,866
Total Invoice $27,150 $31,410 $34,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,271
Model Year201720162016
ModelCivicForesterForester
TrimSport Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,175$33,866$36,866
Adjustments for Features0-2,145-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$31,721$34,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$27,150$31,410$34,194
Adjustments for Features0-1,989-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,150$29,421$32,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720162016
ModelCivicForesterForester
TrimSport Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,450$7,595$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,145$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,989-2,175

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172016
ModelCivicForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length177.9 in180.9 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,816 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.2 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

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