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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: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $3,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelInsightForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,490 $24,595 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $20,276 $23,203 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Navigation system 1,775 1,100      
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795      
All Weather Package   500      
Navigation Package     1,850    
Navigation system 1,669 975      
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663      
All Weather Package   417      
Navigation Package     1,600    
Options (change) 1,775 2,395 1,850 0 0
Options (change) 1,669 2,055 1,600 0 0
Destination 770 850 850 850 850
Total Price $24,035 $27,840 $30,795 $30,945 $33,945
Total Invoice $22,715 $26,108 $28,763 $28,994 $31,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,601
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelInsightForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7M6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$24,035$27,840$30,795$30,945$33,945
Adjustments for Features0-5,325-7,365-7,365-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,035$22,515$23,430$23,580$26,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915$1,065$3,865
Total Invoice$22,715$26,108$28,763$28,994$31,777
Adjustments for Features0-4,994-6,879-6,901-7,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,715$21,114$21,884$22,093$24,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770$979$3,581

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelInsightForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert $25   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Forward collision warning $200   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200   
Lane sway warning $25   
Pedestrian detection $50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200  
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25   
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$2,450$7,775$9,815$9,815$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,325$7,365$7,365$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,994-6,879-6,901-7,082

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112015
ModelInsightForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in103.9 in
Length172.3 in180.9 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height56.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested22590%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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