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Honda Odyssey vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Odyssey vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,463

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $10,977

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,499

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $9,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelOdysseyOdysseyOdysseyForester
TrimEX-LTouringTouring Elite2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $36,500 $42,755 $45,325 $23,295
Base Invoice $33,367 $39,072 $41,416 $21,960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185
All Weather Package       500
Rear bumper protector       78
Universal garage door opener       93
Obstacle detection, rear       363
Rear spoiler       368
Fog lights       374
Satellite radio       432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120
All Weather Package       417
Rear bumper protector       51
Universal garage door opener       61
Obstacle detection, rear       272
Rear spoiler       276
Fog lights       243
Satellite radio       324
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,393
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,764
Destination 940 940 940 775
Total Price $37,440 $43,695 $46,265 $26,463
Total Invoice $34,307 $40,012 $42,356 $24,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Odyssey vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,959
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelOdysseyOdysseyOdysseyForester
TrimEX-LTouringTouring Elite2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine248hp V6 w/DoD248hp V6 w/DoD248hp V6 w/DoD170hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7246, 7650, 1280, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,440$43,695$46,265$26,463
Adjustments for Features-4,200-6,960-8,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,240$36,735$38,130$26,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,495$4,890$0
Total Invoice$34,307$40,012$42,356$24,499
Adjustments for Features-3,849-6,373-7,4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,458$33,639$34,908$24,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,181$4,450$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Odyssey vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelOdysseyOdysseyOdysseyForester
TrimEX-LTouringTouring Elite2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800$800 
In-vehicle vacuum cleaner  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Sunshades, third row $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150  
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Console with shifter   $150
Removable console$200$200$200 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
App support$0$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000 
HD radio  $50 
HDMI port  $25 
Media drive $15$15 
Media drive, small$5   
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), third row seats $25$25 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0$0 
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0$0 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,320$11,080$12,255$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$6,960$8,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,849-6,373-7,4480

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Odyssey vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
ModelOdysseyForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.1 in103.0 in
Length202.9 in179.5 in
Width79.2 in70.1 in
Height68.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,396 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
93.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
148.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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