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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: $24,035

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $4,678

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $4,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelInsightForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,490 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $20,276 $24,330 $26,409
Navigation system 1,775 1,800 1,800
iPod integration   223 223
Navigation system 1,669 1,647 1,650
iPod integration   145 145
Options (change) 1,775 2,023 2,023
Options (change) 1,669 1,792 1,795
Destination 770 695 695
Total Price $24,035 $28,713 $30,913
Total Invoice $22,715 $26,817 $28,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $955
Model Year201120092009
ModelInsightForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,035$28,713$30,913
Adjustments for Features0-5,415-5,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,035$23,298$25,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,765
Total Invoice$22,715$26,817$28,899
Adjustments for Features0-5,057-5,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,715$21,760$23,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,670

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120092009
ModelInsightForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,875$7,290$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,415$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,057-5,469

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See a complete comparison of Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
ModelInsightForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in103.0 in
Length172.3 in179.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height56.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.5 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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