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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: $21,840

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,660

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $1,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008200820082008
ModelInsightForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 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 $21,965 $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,917 $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 790 645 645 645 645 645
Total Price $22,755 $21,840 $22,340 $27,340 $27,640 $28,540
Total Invoice $21,707 $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: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $459
Model Year201220082008200820082008
ModelInsightForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7M5M5A4M5M5
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)185/60-15215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,755$21,840$22,340$27,340$27,640$28,540
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-925-5,165-3,000-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,705$21,840$21,415$22,175$24,640$24,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$760$3,225$2,825
Total Invoice$21,707$20,660$21,120$25,575$25,942$26,761
Adjustments for Features-1,0020-874-4,832-2,816-4,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,705$20,660$20,246$20,743$23,126$22,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$414$0$497$2,880$2,483

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220082008200820082008
ModelInsightForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 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 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
5-speed manual $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 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer   $25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150     
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125     
Aux input$50 $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100     
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 headlights$125     
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25$25
Compass   $0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100     
Digital instruments$0     
Fog lights $125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  $25 $25
Trip computer$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $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 $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$4,300$3,250$4,175$8,415$6,250$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$925$5,165$3,000$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0020-874-4,832-2,816-4,032

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelInsightForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.4 in99.4 in
Length172.3 in176.6 in
Width66.7 in68.3 in
Height56.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft357.7 ft3

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