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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: $29,645

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $4,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,587

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $3,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCivicForesterForesterForester
TrimSport Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,750 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,692 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945    
Remote start   455 455 455
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498    
Remote start   341 341 341
Options (change) 0 3,645 700 700
Options (change) 0 2,997 499 499
Destination 895 915 915 915
Total Price $29,645 $33,955 $34,705 $37,705
Total Invoice $27,587 $31,417 $32,301 $35,089

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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: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $624
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCivicForesterForesterForester
TrimSport Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 12440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,645$33,955$34,705$37,705
Adjustments for Features0-3,465-4,225-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,645$30,490$30,480$33,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$27,587$31,417$32,301$35,089
Adjustments for Features0-3,206-3,932-4,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,587$28,211$28,369$30,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$158$2,667

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCivicForesterForesterForester
TrimSport Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400   
Lane sway warning $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge$75   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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$4,750$8,215$8,975$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465$4,225$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,206-3,932-4,211

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
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.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested320073%
Total Not Requested117527%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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