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Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,125

Honda Insight   
Difference: $715

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,776

Honda Insight   
Difference: $884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008200820082008
ModelInsightForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,330 $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $18,062 $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Automatic climate control, front 1,200          
Automatic climate control, front 1,119          
Options (change) 1,200 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,119 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 645 645 645 645 645
Total Price $21,125 $21,840 $22,340 $27,340 $27,640 $28,540
Total Invoice $19,776 $20,660 $21,120 $25,575 $25,942 $26,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,203
Model Year200620082008200820082008
ModelInsightForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine73hp I3 H173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-14215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$21,125$21,840$22,340$27,340$27,640$28,540
Adjustments for Features0-3,960-4,810-9,125-6,885-8,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,125$17,880$17,530$18,215$20,755$20,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$685$3,225$2,850
Total Invoice$19,776$20,660$21,120$25,575$25,942$26,761
Adjustments for Features0-3,746-4,547-8,536-6,462-7,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,776$16,914$16,573$17,039$19,480$19,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$341$0$466$2,907$2,537

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620082008200820082008
ModelInsightForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr 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 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400$400
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $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 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100
Rear spoiler    $200 
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25$25
Compass   $0  
Digital instruments$0     
Fog lights $125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
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$825$4,785$5,635$9,950$7,710$8,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,960$4,810$9,125$6,885$8,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,746-4,547-8,536-6,462-7,651

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelInsightForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase94.5 in99.4 in
Length155.1 in176.6 in
Width66.7 in68.3 in
Height53.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight1,851 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.357.7 ft3

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