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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: $26,645

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $1,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,809

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $1,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCivicCivicForesterForester
TrimEX-LSport Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,750 $28,750 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,914 $26,692 $24,930 $26,116
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Rear spoiler     353 353
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Boost gauge       311
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Rear spoiler     230 230
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Boost gauge       203
Options (change) 0 0 840 1,292
Options (change) 0 0 592 886
Destination 895 895 645 645
Total Price $26,645 $29,645 $28,180 $29,832
Total Invoice $24,809 $27,587 $26,167 $27,647

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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: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,225
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCivicCivicForesterForester
TrimEX-LSport Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4180hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8540, 12120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$26,645$29,645$28,180$29,832
Adjustments for Features-905-4,580-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,740$25,065$27,515$29,832
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$0$2,317
Total Invoice$24,809$27,587$26,167$27,647
Adjustments for Features-843-4,262-6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,966$23,325$25,550$27,647
Cost Above Minimum$641$0$0$2,097

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCivicCivicForesterForester
TrimEX-LSport Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge$75$75 $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights $1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,225$9,900$5,985$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$4,580$665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-843-4,262-6170

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelCivicForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length177.9 in176.6 in
Width70.8 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,816 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.2 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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