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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: $1,176

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,587

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelCivicForesterForester
TrimSport Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,750 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,692 $26,094 $27,992
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185
Navigation system   1,000 1,000
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   368  
Remote start   432 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120
Navigation system   888 888
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   276  
Remote start   324 324
Options (change) 0 2,151 1,783
Options (change) 0 1,716 1,440
Destination 895 775 775
Total Price $29,645 $30,821 $32,453
Total Invoice $27,587 $28,585 $30,207

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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: $2,116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,873
Model Year201820122012
ModelCivicForesterForester
TrimSport Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,645$30,821$32,453
Adjustments for Features-9400-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,705$30,821$32,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457
Total Invoice$27,587$28,585$30,207
Adjustments for Features-8750-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,712$28,585$30,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,459

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820122012
ModelCivicForesterForester
TrimSport Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
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  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75 $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,675$5,735$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-8750-163

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
ModelCivicForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length177.9 in179.5 in
Width70.8 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,816 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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