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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,745

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $3,257

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,332

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $3,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LEX V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $24,150 $27,300 $30,990
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $21,737 $24,568 $27,884
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Universal garage door opener 87        
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Universal garage door opener 56        
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Options (change) 482 353 0 0 0
Options (change) 314 230 0 0 0
Destination 625 625 595 595 595
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $28,002 $28,873 $24,745 $27,895 $30,285
Total Invoice $25,940 $26,860 $22,332 $25,163 $27,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $315
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LEX V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4166hp I4244hp V6253hp V6 H
TransmissionA4M5M5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7120, 6120, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/60-16215/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$28,002$28,873$24,745$27,895$30,285
Adjustments for Features-3,555-2,4050-1,750-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,447$26,468$24,745$26,145$28,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,021$0$1,400$4,015
Total Invoice$25,940$26,860$22,332$25,163$27,179
Adjustments for Features-3,293-2,2370-1,579-1,369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,647$24,623$22,332$23,584$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,976$0$1,252$3,478

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LEX V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0$0  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist   $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Traction control   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Total Value of Features$6,245$5,095$2,690$4,440$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$2,405$0$1,750$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,293-2,2370-1,579-1,369

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.9 in
Length176.6 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in71.6 in
Height65.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,129 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.0 ft3

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