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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: $17,850

Honda Fit Sport   
Difference: $4,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,397

Honda Fit Sport   
Difference: $3,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008200820082008
ModelFitForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,060 $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,607 $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42 42 42    
Rear spoiler   353 353 353   353
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28 28 28    
Rear spoiler   230 230 230   230
Options (change) 0 395 395 395 0 353
Options (change) 0 258 258 258 0 230
Destination 790 645 645 645 645 645
Total Price $17,850 $22,235 $22,735 $27,735 $27,640 $28,893
Total Invoice $17,397 $20,918 $21,378 $25,833 $25,942 $26,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Fit Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,429
Model Year201220082008200820082008
ModelFitForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine117hp I4173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$17,850$22,235$22,735$27,735$27,640$28,893
Adjustments for Features0-725-1,650-5,890-3,500-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,850$21,510$21,085$21,845$24,140$23,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$760$3,055$2,808
Total Invoice$17,397$20,918$21,378$25,833$25,942$26,991
Adjustments for Features0-682-1,552-5,486-3,285-4,671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,397$20,236$19,826$20,347$22,657$22,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0$521$2,831$2,494

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Features Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220082008200820082008
ModelFitForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic   $800  
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150$150$150
Brake assist$50     
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225$225
Side curtain airbags$350     
Stability control$400     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Traction control$100     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300 $300 $300
Roof rails  $250 $250 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Intermittent wipers$0     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350
Hood scoop    $100$100
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125     
Aux input$50 $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50$50
USB port$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25$25
Compass   $0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$2,650$3,375$4,300$8,540$6,150$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$1,650$5,890$3,500$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-682-1,552-5,486-3,285-4,671

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Fit vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelFitForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.4 in99.4 in
Length161.6 in176.6 in
Width66.7 in68.3 in
Height60.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,497 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft357.7 ft3

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