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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: $24,580

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $4,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,439

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $3,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201120112011
ModelInsightForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,065 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,012 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Navigation system 1,725 1,800 1,600 1,600
Navigation system 1,637 1,501 1,335 1,335
Options (change) 1,725 1,800 1,600 1,600
Options (change) 1,637 1,501 1,335 1,335
Destination 790 725 725 725
Total Price $24,580 $29,020 $30,320 $32,320
Total Invoice $23,439 $27,040 $28,246 $30,144

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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: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,002
Model Year2013201120112011
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, 6140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,580$29,020$30,320$32,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,940-5,840-6,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$24,080$24,480$26,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$2,025
Total Invoice$23,439$27,040$28,246$30,144
Adjustments for Features0-4,603-5,441-5,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,439$22,437$22,805$24,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$368$1,910

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201120112011
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
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
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 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$1,775$6,715$7,615$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940$5,840$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,603-5,441-5,797

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
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
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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 Touring

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

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