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Honda Clarity vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,010

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelClarityClarityForesterForester
TrimElectricFuel Cell2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,620 $58,490 $27,895 $29,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Rear spoiler     368  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Navigation system     888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Rear spoiler     276  
Options (change) 0 0 1,646 1,278
Options (change) 0 0 1,345 1,069
Destination 890 890 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $30,010 $59,380 $30,316 $31,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,644
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelClarityClarityForesterForester
TrimElectricFuel Cell2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine161hp E174hp FC170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA1A1T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8540, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,010$59,380$30,316$31,948
Adjustments for Features-815-5650-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,195$58,815$30,316$31,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,620$0$1,457

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelClarityClarityForesterForester
TrimElectricFuel Cell2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
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$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack$0   
6.6 kW onboard charger$500   
Regeneration paddles$100   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Tachometer  $75$75
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
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250  
Synthetic suede trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$7,450$7,200$6,635$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$565$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments180-80-163

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
ModelClarityForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length192.7 in179.5 in
Width73.9 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.368.3 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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