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Honda Fit vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Fit vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,630

Honda Fit Sport   
Difference: $9,308

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,122

Honda Fit Sport   
Difference: $7,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelFitForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,060 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $16,607 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system 1,780 1,200 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Navigation system 1,725 1,066 888 888
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Options (change) 1,780 1,568 1,368 1,000
Options (change) 1,725 1,342 1,164 888
Destination 790 775 775 775
Total Price $19,630 $28,938 $30,038 $31,670
Total Invoice $19,122 $27,022 $28,033 $29,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Fit Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,168
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,233
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelFitForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine117hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$19,630$28,938$30,038$31,670
Adjustments for Features0-7,140-7,840-8,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,630$21,798$22,198$23,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$19,122$27,022$28,033$29,655
Adjustments for Features0-6,667-7,317-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,122$20,355$20,716$22,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$361$1,795

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Features Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelFitForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$75$7,215$7,915$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,140$7,840$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,667-7,317-7,505

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelFitForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in103.0 in
Length161.6 in179.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height60.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,497 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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