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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: $27,180

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $3,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920092009
ModelCivicCivicForesterForester
TrimEX-LSport Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,250 $28,750 $25,995 $28,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Cargo cover     166 166
iPod integration     223 223
Rear spoiler     367  
Remote start     432 432
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Cargo cover     108 108
iPod integration     145 145
Rear spoiler     275  
Remote start     324 324
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 0 0 3,624 3,257
Options (change) 0 0 2,958 2,686
Destination 930 930 695 695
Total Price $27,180 $29,680 $30,314 $32,147

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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: $2,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,589
Model Year2019201920092009
ModelCivicCivicForesterForester
TrimEX-LSport Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4180hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8540, 12140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,180$29,680$30,314$32,147
Adjustments for Features0-3,675-1,710-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,180$26,005$28,604$30,202
Cost Above Minimum$1,175$0$0$1,598

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2019201920092009
ModelCivicCivicForesterForester
TrimEX-LSport Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
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  
Forward collision warning $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
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  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights $1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Heated second row seats $200  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,950$7,625$5,660$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675$1,710$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-115-1,579-1,802

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192009
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 Weight2,903 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 L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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