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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: $22,855

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $224

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,572

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200620062006
ModelInsightForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,065 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,012 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Alloy wheels   659    
Alloy wheels   495    
Options (change) 0 659 0 0
Options (change) 0 495 0 0
Destination 790 625 625 625
Total Price $22,855 $23,079 $27,520 $28,520
Total Invoice $21,802 $21,572 $25,626 $26,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $165
Model Year2013200620062006
ModelInsightForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6100, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$22,855$23,079$27,520$28,520
Adjustments for Features-8250-4,775-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,030$23,079$22,745$24,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$0$2,025
Total Invoice$21,802$21,572$25,626$26,630
Adjustments for Features-7870-4,446-3,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,015$21,572$21,180$23,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0$1,949

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013200620062006
ModelInsightForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
5-speed manual $0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,850$3,025$7,800$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$4,775$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-7870-4,446-3,501

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132006
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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