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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: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $4,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $3,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelInsightForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,965 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $20,917 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system 1,725 1,200 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 1,637 1,066 888 888
Options (change) 1,725 1,200 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 1,637 1,066 888 888
Destination 790 775 775 775
Total Price $24,480 $28,570 $29,670 $31,670
Total Invoice $23,344 $26,746 $27,757 $29,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,574
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelInsightForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7T4T4T4
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)185/60-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,480$28,570$29,670$31,670
Adjustments for Features0-5,315-6,015-6,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$23,255$23,655$25,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$2,025
Total Invoice$23,344$26,746$27,757$29,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,976-5,627-5,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,344$21,770$22,130$23,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$360$1,902

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelInsightForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
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
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $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
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$1,650$6,965$7,665$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,315$6,015$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,976-5,627-5,983

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
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 Weight2,748 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 Headroom36.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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